MULTIPLE injuries have been reported after gunfire reportedly erupted at a factory.
Authorities rushed to the scene on Thursday afternoon at Columbia Machine in Smithsburg, Maryland after reports of an active shooter.
Police later confirmed that there are multiple victims and that the suspect is no longer a threat to the community.
The scene is still considered to be active and Representative David Trone has advised locals to stay away from the area.
The Democrat took to Twitter to tell his followers that he and his team are “monitoring the mass shooting.”
Read our Smithsburg shooting live blog for the latest news and updates…
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Where is Smithsburg?
Smithsburg is located approximately 75 miles west of Baltimore, Maryland.
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Full statement from Sheriff’s Office
According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting occurred at about 2.30pm Thursday.
“This is a rapidly evolving incident and we will release information as we are able,” the office stated.
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Multiple victims confirmed
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that there are “multiple victims” of the shooting this afternoon.
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Suspect ‘no longer a threat’
In a written statement, the Washington County Sheriff’s Office said that “the suspect is no longer a threat to the community.”
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‘Please stay away from the area’
Maryland Rep David Trone issued a tweet, calling the incident a “mass shooting.”
The Rep also advised people to stay away from the area.
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Columbia Machine comments
Columbia Machine told The US Sun that it is working with local law enforcement officials on the situation but failed to confirm whether or not shots were fired at the Maryland location.
The company offers “complete equipment lines to customers in over 100 countries,” according to their website.
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What happened in Smithsburg?
Law enforcement officials rushed to an active scene on Thursday afternoon at Columbia Machine in Smithsburg, Maryland.
According to local reports, multiple people are believed to have been injured in the incident.
