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Gunshots were reported at YouTube headquarters in California on Tuesday as police rushed to the scene.
People on social media indicated that ambulances were arriving and nearby offices were on lockdown. Many claimed there was an “active shooter,” but police did not immediately confirm it.
Active shooter at YouTube HQ. Heard shots and saw people running while at my desk. Now barricaded inside a room with coworkers.
— Vadim Lavrusik (@Lavrusik) April 3, 2018
Active Shooter at YouTube, ambulances arriving
— huebdoo (@huebdoo) April 3, 2018
Gunshots at the @youtube office in San Bruno. My office across the street is on lockdown.
— Miles⁶? (@KXCMiles) April 3, 2018
Authorities in San Bruno said on Twitter that there was police activity at 901 Cherry Ave., where the company’s campus is located. They advised the public to “stay out of the area.”
Police activity at 901 Cherry Ave, please stay out of the area. pic.twitter.com/H6iAj0g7ra
— San Bruno Police (@SanBrunoPolice) April 3, 2018
The San Bruno Police Department told Fox News that officers are responding to the scene and so far they’ve received 50 calls reporting gunshots.
The California Highway Patrol told Fox News that San Bruno police requested their assistance with the perimeter regarding reports of an active shooter.
Regarding the situation, Google Communications tweeted that they were “coordinating with authorities and will provide official information here from Google and YouTube as it becomes available.”
Re: YouTube situation, we are coordinating with authorities and will provide official information here from Google and YouTube as it becomes available.
— Google Communications (@Google_Comms) April 3, 2018
Aerial images from KTVU showed officers on the scene, with some patting down a line of people outside.
Todd Sherman, who identified himself as a Product Manager at Youtube, claimed he was in a meeting at the building when they heard people running. He said he and others made their way to the exit and at one point when he “looked down” he “saw blood drips on the floor and stairs.” He said he saw authorities on the scene and added that he was on his way home.
This is a developing story; please check back for updates.
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