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New York Governor David Paterson, speaking in a live television broadcast, said the shooter "killed 12 or 13 people. This is a horrible situation."
The gunman, who also took between 20 and 40 hostages at the civic center in the sleepy city of Binghamton, later killed himself, CNN reported, citing unnamed sources.
The tragedy began mid-morning when the gunman entered the American Civic Association building in Binghamton, 135 miles (217 kilometers) northwest of New York city.
After opening fire the gunman holed himself up with hostages in the center, where help is given to new immigrants and would-be US citizens.
Heavily armed police, backed by commandos and FBI agents, swarmed into the area and surrounded the building.
By mid-afternoon, local News 10 Now television said the town police chief had confirmed: "The building is secure and everyone alive is out."
Two people were taken out of the building during the standoff with their hands secured behind their backs, local television and newspapers reported, but it was not clear whether these were suspects or had been detained as a precaution.
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What an outrage of vigilanteism!!I'm blown away about the frequent episodes of mass violence perpetuated by a single individual during innocent everyday activities. This has become so frequent when a gunman decides to enter into violence by gunning innocent people down for his so called cause. Lives shouldn't have to be lost to prove a point or to protest a point. What has the world come to?
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