Gunman opens fire on Pacific island Saipan; 5 dead

[dixiegrrrrl]

Source: AP

By KWANG-TAE KIM (AP) – 10 hours ago

SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean official says a gunman has opened fire on the island of Saipan, killing four people before fatally shooting himself.

The Foreign Ministry official, speaking on condition of anonymity because he wasn't authorized to release the information, says local authorities on the Pacific island confirmed the shooting occurred Friday near a tourist attraction on Saipan.

He says five people have been killed including the gunman. Eight others have been wounded including six South Koreans. The official asked not to be named, citing government policy.

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additional info and additional link:

Authorities said the suspected shooter was a contract worker in his 30s or 40s from Asia, but did not provide his name or home country. However, several residents said the man was known as "Mr. Lee" and they believe he was from China.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091120/ap_on_re_us/us_saipan_shooting

[Journeyman]

1. Another jackass with the order all wrong: It's suicide first, then murder all you can. . .

[Gormy Cuss]

2. Killed two children and critically injured a third.

Very sad.