Man With Weapon Reported at Gannett HQ, Police Say

Fairfax County police say they are responding to reports of a man with a weapon at the Gannett Building in McLean, Virginia.

Chopper4 footage shows police and ambulances. 

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Employees of the office building said they were told to evacuate. The building is located at 7950 Jones Branch Drive, near the Capital Beltway and Tysons Corner.

Police are advising people to avoid the area.

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There were no immediate reports of injuries. Additional information was not released immediately.

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NBC Washington reporters are headed to the scene.

Stay with News4 for more details on this developing story.

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