Yeah, right now. I mean, as of the time this was published, it’s happening. And my first thought is, really, a gunman, with explosives, who has taken hostages, at the Discovery Channel? The channel that features sharks, myths, How is this even possible?
There are hostages. The building is on lock-down.
The news that I’m watching, it’s online, it’s streamed from a local channel, the type that has to cover downtown Silverspring, Maryland, that has to remind you that a live gunman may affect traffic. They remind you that you can stay tuned to find out more about the gunman, what’s happening, why it’s happening, and how it’s affecting traffic. (Fenton Street is apparently taking a beating with traffic, as it intersects with Georgia street. The news channel is hoping this can get “wrapped up” by rush-hour.)
The man is an unidentified Asian man who has an “explosive device.” NBC is reporting his name is James Jay Lee. He has “problems with the Discovery Channel Corporation. There have been rumors that this is an environmental extremist, an eco-terrorist, who has issues with the Discovery Channel’s stance on ecological issues. Police are apparently in touch with the man who has some undisclosed requests. There’s also a rumor that at least one shot has already been fired.
No word yet on whether or not Bear Grylls has been called in but rumor has it the myth busters are testing heat seeking missiles out as of this posting.
For ridiculous local news that pauses every few minutes to remind you of the traffic effects, go here: http://www.wusa9.com/video/livestream/9newsnow-chat.aspx
For non-traffic related updates, check out this more reputable station:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38957020
update: As of 4:48pm eastern time, the suspect has been shot and killed.
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