[kristinn]

The latest from The Washington Post:

Updated, 7:50 p.m.
Chris Layman, a spokesman for the Pentagon Force Protection Agency, said the suspect walked up to the main entrance of the Pentagon at 6:40 p.,m. and opened fire. He hit two officers, both of whom have injuries that are not life-threatening. The officers fired back, and the suspect was hit. His injures are more serious.

Layman declined to speculate on a motive.

SNIP

[Jet Jaguar]

BTTT

[onyx]

Good, suspect’s injuries are more serious.

[Cindy]

BUMP and thanks Kristinn.

[txhurl]

His injures are more serious.

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Good!

I say 80% chance muslim.

[Churchillspirit]

Good news indeed.

Prayers for the complete recovery of the officers.

[proudofthesouth]

What is the name and nationality of the shooter? I bet he isn't Amish!

[Cindy]

http://www.wtop.com/?nid=25&sid=1904181
(WTOP, AP)

“Three people shot outside Pentagon Metro station”
March 4, 2010 - 8:58pm
WASHINGTON -

SNIPPET: “The shooting involved two Pentagon Force Protection Agency police officers. Arlington Country Fire and Rescue says the three people, including the suspect, have been transported to a local hospital.”

SNIPPET: “Keevil says the suspect calmly approached the Pentagon entrance, reached in his coat pocket, pulled out a handgun and started shooting. Police believed the shooter was reaching for Pentagon pass.”

SNIPPET: “The Pentagon Metro station has since reopened. The south entrance to the station is still closed, but trains have resumed service.”