UPDATE: 4 Marines killed, police officer shot in Chattanooga

UPDATE: 4 Marines killed, police officer shot in Chattanooga

Posted: Jul 16, 2015 8:21 AM PST Updated: Jul 16, 2015 1:39 PM PST
By WRCB Staff

 
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• 4 Marines killed in shootings at Chattanooga recruitment centers

CHATTANOOGA, TN (WRCB) -
UPDATE: The Chattanooga shooting suspect has been identifed as Muhammad Youssef Abdulazeez, a naturalized U.S. citizen from Kuwait.
Four U.S. marines were killed Thursday by a gunman in Chattanooga. Mayor Andy Berke confirmed the fatalities in an afternoon news conference.
A Chattanooga police officer, identified as Dennis Pedigo was wounded, and is said to be in stable condition.
Berke called the shooting a "nightmare for Chattanooga."
The lone gunman was killed, officials said.
The shooting started at 10:45am and ended within 30 minutes.
The U.S. Attorney Bill Killian called the shooting an "act of domestic terrorism" and pledged the resources of the FBI and Department of Homeland Security for the investigation.
Other military installations in the state have been notified and are on alert, but not locked down.
The FBI has not yet determined a motive for the shooting, saying that they will use any and all means to investigate the shooter.
Gov. Bill Haslam told WSMV, the NBC affiliate in Nashville, that lives had been lost, but he offered no further details.
The gunman fired 25 to 30 rounds at a military recruitment facility, a U.S. military official said. The gunman then drove about six miles to a Navy and Marines reserve center and opened fire there, officials said.
Officials from the city will have a news conference about 2:00pm, where we expect to learn more details about today's shooting. 
Chattanooga police officer shot is said to be in stable condition. No word on others.
President Barack Obama has been briefed about the shooting.
NBC's Pete Williams reports that five people have been shot: one police officer, and four Marines.
The shooting incident began on the U.S. Naval Recruiting offices on Lee Highway in Chattanooga ended at the U.S. Naval Reserve Center on Amnicola Highway Thursday morning about 11am.
A Chattanooga police officer was shot, according to Chattanooga Mayor Andy Berke. Both Berke and CPD Chief Fred Fletcher visited the shooting scene and went to the hospital to check on the officer.
The Hamilton County Medical Examiner is on standby, but has not been dispatched to either of the scenes.
Blood Assurance has send multiple units of blood to Erlanger; requesting donations to add those who've been injured, shot. The line is growing as people help those in need.
The Department of Homeland Security has activated their Chattanooga Strike Team, other district strike teams have been put on standby.
Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam's residence was shutdown temporarily, but has since re-opened. Additional security is in place at the Tennessee Capitol, and THP troopers are in place around the complex.
Roads around both areas are closed to traffic as the investigation continues.
A reported shooting at Bradley Square Mall has been ruled as to be false. Police are still on hand as they continue to investigate.
The FBI and ATF are at the scene to aid in the investigation.
Berke left a news conference early when he received the news of the shooting.
Police have set up a command post near the scene. There’s currently no word on the condition of those involved.
U.S. Senator Lamar Alexander said in an email:
“I am deeply disturbed by reports of a violent attack in Chattanooga. I have been in touch with federal, state and local officials and will monitor the situation closely. My thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved.”
U.S. Senator Bob Corker said in a statement:
“I am heartbroken by the tragic shootings that have taken place today in my hometown,” said Corker. “We have been in touch with federal, state and local officials and continue to monitor developments and have offered our assistance. This is a difficult day for Tennesseans and our thoughts and prayers are with all affected by this tragedy.” 
Corker served as mayor of Chattanooga from 2001-2005.
Stay with Channel 3 and WRCBtv.com for updates on this developing story.
http://www.wrcbtv.com/story/29563843/officer-involved-shooting-at-us-naval-reserve

What is naturalized U.S. citizen?

Naturalization (or naturalisation) is the legal act or process by which a non-citizen in a country may acquire citizenship or nationality of that country. It may be done by a statute, without any effort on the part of the individual, or it may involve an application and approval by legal authorities. The rules of naturalization vary from country to country and typically include a minimum legal residency requirement, and may specify other requirements such as knowledge of the national dominant language or culture, a promise to obey and uphold that country's laws. An oath or pledge of allegiance is also sometimes required. Some countries also require that the person renounce any other citizenship that they currently hold, forbidding dual citizenship, but whether this renunciation actually causes loss of the person's original citizenship, as seen by the host country and by the original country, will again depend on the laws of the countries involved.

Well I be, maybe they (WE) just need to stop allowing this.

Agreed.  We need to close the borders like Canada, only those with visas can come in after a background check - so no felons with certain felonies will be admitted.  We need to round up as many as possible and deport them.  Sorry to sound so harsh, but facts are facts - and we are seeing the slaughter of the innocents and our congress and president seem unwilling to do anything about it.  Makes my blood boil.

  our congress and president get a thumbs down

Neno wrote:Well I be, maybe they (WE) just need to stop allowing this.

yes we do. canada is a prime example. went there in 2004 to deliver a load of silver bars and they ran an interpol check on me and found out i had a dui in 1980 and it took me 2 days to get back into the states. it was a nightmare to say the least. our government , and it didn't just start, is so stupid we just let anybody in, and it desperately needs to stop!