NY firefighter gunman 'left note'
A man who allegedly shot dead two firefighters as they tackled a fire in Webster in New York state left a chilling note declaring his plan to "kill people", police said.
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Police on firefighters' death: It appears a trap was set
Commenting on the deaths of two firefighters at a house fire in Webster, New York, a police spokesman has said: "It does appear to have been a trap that was set."
Firefighters gunman has died at the scene
The police in New York state have announced: "The shooter is believed to be deceased at the scene."
The spokesman said it appears to be from a gunshot wound, but it is not clear if it was self-inflicted.
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London Fire Brigade tweets support for US colleagues
London Fire Brigade has shown its support for families and friends of the US firefighters shot while responding to a house fire earlier today.
Our thoughts are with the families, colleagues & friends of the US firefighters shot while responding to a blaze in NY State today. Tragic.
From @LondonFire on Twitter:Police officer 'exchanged gunfire with shooter'
The Monroe County Sheriff has said that the first police officer who arrived at the scene of the house fire in Webster, New York exchanged gunfire with the person who killed at least two firefighters, reports the Associated Press.
"When they got there, they stated to take on rounds and the initial responders were struck," the sheriff said.
'One or more shooters' fired at US firefighters
The police chief of Webster Police, New York, says that four firefighters were shot while responding to a blaze in the town and that two are dead, reports the Associated Press.
Chief Gerald Pickering said that "one or more shooters" fired at the firefighters this morning.
Hospital confirms two firefighters have been brought in
Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York, has confirmed that two firefighters have been brought in.
The hospital is not releasing further any information at this stage.
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Report: Authorities evacuate neighbourhood after shooting
Authorities say they are evacuating the neighborhood where at least two firefighters have been killed after being shot when responding to a fire call this morning in Webster, New York, reports WABC-TV.
Officials say that the fire started in one home and has spread to two others and a car.
Two firefighters dead after shooting at scene of fire
Two firefighters have been killed after a gunman opened fire on a crew responding to an early morning fire in Webster, New York, according to the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper.
These photos show the scene of the fire in the town, which is in the north west of New York state, and has a population of around 42,000.
Webster Fire Marshal Rob Boutillier told the Democrat and Chronicle that it is not yet clear how many other firefighters were hit but at least one was injured in the buttocks.
Two firefighters killed after shooting at fire scene
Two firefighters have been killed after a gunman opened fire on a crew responding to an early morning fire in Webster, New York, according to the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper.
Webster Fire Marshal, Rob Boutillier, is quoted as saying that it is not yet clear how many other firefighters were hit but at least one was injured in the buttocks.
Strong Memorial Hospital confirmed another firefighter was being treated, but it is not clear if he was shot or injured in the fire.
US media: Gunman shoots at firefighters in New York
At least one person has been shot at the scene of a fire in Webster, New York, after a gunman opened fire at firefighters attending the incident, according to the Democrat and Chronicle newspaper.
The firefighter was taken to hospital and is reported to be in a satisfactory condition.