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Happened inside the building in this complex and also about possible motive. what might have prompted this man to come into the complex and start shooting. what we can tell you is, from all indications we've gotten so far from police, fbi, and other officials, the gunman came into that building prepared to inflict carnage and prepared, seemingly, to do battle with police. >> my deepest condolences and prayers go to the families of those who left home this morning and will not return tonight. >> reporter: tragedy in virginia beach friday evening. a mass shooting at the virginia municipal buildi...

But, you know, what's interesting, also, is that the police chief and others have said that, you know, their police officers were already very well trained for a possible event like this. and it was evident from the details that we know. they got into the building very quickly. we're told that four law enforcement officers were the initial ones to come into the building and they quickly determine idea the shooter was, based on the sounds of the gunfire and were able to engage him. their actions might very well have saved many lives. victor? >> all right. brian todd, we'll get back to you. this...

They're leaving flags at the building and flowers. among them is george weir. you don't work at the building here, but you work nearby. what compelled you to come here to lay the flowers. what are you feeling with all of this happening? >> i feel very sorry. you know, it's a sad incident. it could be anybody. those that lost their lives yesterday, they told the family i'm going to work. i'm coming back. most of them -- my wife tells me the same thing when we part. by the great of god we come home and see our kids. unfortunately for them they're not coming home. >> so many are impacted. >> yes....

Gun battle with this individual. this is not what is traditionally a police-involved shooting. this was a long term, large gun fight. welcome back, i'm fredericka whitfield in virginia beach and that was virginia beach's police chief, talking about the long term running gun battle. police officers had engaged with the suspect before they were able to finally shoot and kill the man and stop his deadly rampage. but not before he took the lives of 12 people at a municipal building right here in virginia beach. i'm standing in front of one of many, there are about 20 municipal buildings at this ...

An additional victim to report. and we no you have 12. one victim succumbed to the injuries on the way to the hospital. we also have four additional victims being treated at area hospitals. and we have reports that others may have self-transported. as we get more information on that we will begin to release it. our process is always to notify family members prior to releasing names. we do note who the suspect is. we have not been ask successful in notifying certain family members. once we are able to do that we will release his name once. we're going to mention his name once. and then he will ...