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‘Active shooter’ standoff at tax office in Salem City
SALEM — Police have contained what was described Wednesday afternoon as an "active shooting" situation in this city.
State Police said before 1 p.m. troopers and federal and county law enforcement officials were "in the area of 172 E. Broadway" for "the report of shots fired."
The address is an H&R Block office.
State officials said the suspect was believed to be a fugitive who was cornered. No injuries have been reported so far.
No other information was available.
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