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May 3, 2012

Gunshots fired at rocket center in Huntsville

— HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — Authorities say gunshots have been fired into the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's Davidson facility in Huntsville.

WAFF-TV reports that three shots were fired into the building that houses the Saturn V rocket shortly before 10 a.m. Thursday.

WAAY-TV reports that the shots came from outside the Davidson center and struck windows of the building.

Authorities say there are no reports of injuries, and the scene is secure.

Huntsville Police are investigating the shootings, and a news conference was planned.

 

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