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According to a statement made on the official Everglades National Park’s Twitter account on Sunday, an “active shooter incident happening” at the park. The main park road has been closed, and a shelter-in-place warning has been issued.
The Everglades National Park’s statement said that the suspect is “a 33 y.o. white male”. A response to the incident is being coordinated by federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, the officials noted.
The suspect remains at large, and the park on State Road 9336 is now reportedly closed.
According to Everglades National Park, the gunman opened fire at park rangers unprovoked.
“There are no injuries to report as of now”, the officials said.
Active shooter incident happening at Everglades NP. Main park road (SR 9336) closed for public safety. Visitors/residents in Flamingo should shelter in place. Suspect is a 33 y.o. white male. Federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies are coordinating the response.
— Everglades National Park (@EvergladesNPS) March 29, 2021
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