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Multiple fatalities reported after gunman opens fire in New Mexico library

Mark AbadiAug 29, 2017, 05:24 IST

Screenshot via Clovis Police Department

Multiple people were killed when a gunman opened fire in an eastern New Mexico library on Monday, local news outlets are reporting.

The shooting occurred around 4 p.m. local time at the Clovis-Carter Public Library in Clovis, New Mexico. A suspect, whose name has not been released, has been taken into custody.

The exact number of fatalities is unclear. Six people were injured in the shooting, NBC reported.

This story is developing. Check back for updates.

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Multiple fatalities reported after gunman opens fire in New Mexico library

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