Emergency response was swift and robust — police, helicopter, the works. The area was cordoned off quickly to control the scene.
According to initial law-enforcement sources, a suspect — described as a “person of interest” — was taken into custody.
Yet, official confirmation has been cautious. Local authorities have declined to immediately confirm that National Guard members were among the wounded, at least in the very first statements. READ MORE BELOW
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