Up to 40 people have been taken hostage and several others shot in the US state of New York, say reports.
Local media reported that the people were in the buildings of the American Civic Association (ACA) in the Binghamton, north of New York City.
Mayor Matthew Ryan told reporters the man had a high-powered rifle and was still believed to be in the building.
Unconfirmed local media reports said up to 13 people may have been killed in the incident.
Television footage showed four people being carried from the scene on stretchers. Their condition was not known.
The Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin said homes nearby were being evacuated and a police commando unit was at the scene.
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