Official: 3 people killed in Maryland shooting

ABERDEEN, Md. — Multiple victims were shot Thursday at the Rite Aid distribution center in Aberdeen, Md., Harford County officials confirmed.

Three people were killed in the shooting, the Associated Press reported.

Authorities said the shooting occurred at Spesutia and Perryman roads in Perryman outside of Aberdeen — the location of Enterprise Business Park. The deputies responded at 9:09 a.m. In addition to the Rite Aid warehouse, the business park’s tenants are Zenith Freight Lines, TruAire, the Clorox Company and Maines Paper & Food Service.

Susan Henderson, a spokeswoman for the drugstore chain Rite Aid, said the shooting happened on the campus of a company distribution center in Aberdeen. She described it as a support facility adjacent to a larger building.

The situation is still fluid, the sheriff’s office said. Officials are urging the people to avoid the area. A media briefing is scheduled for 11:45 a.m. ET.

The FBI Baltimore office and special agents from the Department of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms were also assisting in the investigation.

No further details were immediately available.

Gov. Larry Hogan said he was “closely monitoring” the situation. “Our prayers are with all those impacted, including our first responders. The State stands ready to offer any support,” he tweeted.

Church Creek Elementary School was placed on a modified lockdown.