A U.S. sailor shot three civilian Defense Department employees, killing two, at the Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam shipyard on Wednesday before taking his own life, Rear Adm. Robb Chadwick told reporters.
Rear Admiral Robb Chadwick confirms that two victims in Wednesday's shooting at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard have died. https://t.co/TNk6jCzHqx pic.twitter.com/rT5xBnwoMK
— Hawaii News Now (@HawaiiNewsNow) December 5, 2019
Details: Chadwick said the injured shipyard civilian was in "stable condition" at a local hospital on Wednesday. The U.S. Navy and Air Force base stated the shooting took place near the shipyard's Dry Dock 2 and 3, and the area is no longer in lockdown.
- Navy and security forces are investigating, according to the base as of Wednesday.
What they're saying: Hawaii Gov. David Ige (D) tweeted the White House had offered assistance from federal agencies, "and the state is standing by to assist where necessary."
- "I join in solidarity with the people of Hawaii as we express our heartbreak over this tragedy and concern for those affected by the shooting. Details are still emerging as security forces at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam investigate," Ige said.
- Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) tweeted a message of support for the victims and thanks to first responders.
Sending my aloha and well wishes to the victims of today’s shooting at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Our gratitude goes out to the first responders who took action to secure the base and keep people safe.
— Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (@TulsiPress) December 5, 2019
Background: The incident came just three days before the 78th anniversary of Japan's attack on Pearl Harbor.
Editor's note: This article has been updated with new details throughout.
