Four shot by sniper in Idaho town - media

WASHINGTON, May 20 (Reuters) At least four people were shot by a sniper in the town of Moscow, Idaho, CNN and local media reported today.

Moscow police confirmed there had been a shooting but declined to give any details on the phone.

CNN said two officers and two civilians were shot at around 1 a.m. PDT (1330 IST) but their condition was not known.

At least 75 shots were fired and up to seven blocks were cordoned off, it added.

Local radio station KXLY said the shots, believed to be from a high-powered rifle, were shot from a Presbyterian church and targeted the town's courthouse. It said on its Web site no more shots had been heard since 1 a.m.

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