Gunman shoots down three, kills self in San Francisco

At least four people were killed and several other injured in a shooting incident at an UPS facility on San Francisco, US, on Wednesday.

The incident took place at Potrero Hill neighbourhood in the city. The gunman, who is said be an employee of the United Parcel Service, began shooting around 8.55 am local time. The motive of the attack is not known but the police have ruled out terror attack.

#SFPD contained the incident & building is secure. The Special Ops continues to search the building for additional victims & witnesses. #SF

— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) June 14, 2017

Reports say that the gunman shot himslef in the head when confronted with police officers.

The police earlier issued advisory to avoid the area.

Avoid the area of 17th Street and Vermont due to #SFPD Police activity. #SF pic.twitter.com/G1jpmm6hE5

— San Francisco Police (@SFPD) June 14, 2017

The cops got a call about the incident a 9 am local time following which SFPD teams were rushed to the spot.

The injured were taken to San Francisco General Hospital.

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