Discovery Channel Hostages: Gunman Shot By Police

A man who railed against the Discovery Channel's environmental programming for years burst into the company's headquarters with at least one explosive device strapped to his body Wednesday and took three people hostage at gunpoint before police shot him to death, officials said.

The hostages – two Discovery Communications employees and a security guard – were unhurt after the four-hour standoff. Montgomery County Police Chief Thomas Manger said tactical officers moved in after officers monitoring the gunman on building security cameras saw him pull out a handgun and point it at a hostage. Read more at Fox News

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Discovery Channel building held up in armed hostage situation

A hostage situation is underway at the Discovery Communications building after an armed man reportedly walked into the lobby with explosives, Montgomery County Police say. Police say the man walked into the lobby around 1 p.m. Wednesday. The man may have at least one hostage. Multiple witnesses reported shots being fired, CBS radio affiliate WTOP reports. Read the full article from CBS News.

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