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On Monday, September 16, a gunman walked into the Washington Navy Yard and killed 12 people, before being shot and killed by police. The rampage, which drew a massive response from local and federal law enforcement, was the single biggest mass casualty incident in the District since 1982.

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Navy Yard Shooter Did Not Disclose Arrest, Debts

The Navy Yard shooter lied about a previous arrest and failed to disclose thousands of dollars in debts when he applied for a security clearance in the Navy.
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Man Misidentified As Navy Yard Shooter Considering Legal Action

The Stafford, Va. man misidentified as the Navy Yard shooting suspect says he is considering legal action against two TV stations that published his name.

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Federal Agency Left Out Of Loop In Wake Of Navy Yard Shooting

While investigators continue to piece together what happened during the rampage that left 12 dead at the Navy Yard, a report suggests a key law enforcement agency was left out of the loop.
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Obama Memorializes Navy Yard Victims, Calls For Renewed Action On Guns

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray joined President Obama in using a memorial service for the victims of the Navy Yard shooting to call for changes to the nation’s gun laws.
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Nats Offer Free Tickets To Navy Yard Personnel And Families

The Washington Nationals are offering free tickets to Navy Yard personnel and their families for Saturday's game against the Miami Marlins.
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U.S. Capitol Police To Investigate Claims That Team Was Told To Stand Down During Shootings

Reports that a U.S. Capitol Police team arrived within minutes of the shootings at the Washington Navy Yard but was told by a supervisor to stand down is prompting some people to ask whether Monday's death toll could have been lower.
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In Wake Of Navy Yard Shooting, Mayor Gray Points To Virginia Gun Laws

Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis purchased the shotgun he used in Monday's attack in Lorton, Va., drawing criticism from D.C.'s mayor for the ease with which it was acquired.

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The Kojo Nnamdi Show: Who Gets Security Clearances And Why?

Monday's violence at the Washington Navy Yard prompted many questions about how the suspected shooter, Aaron Alexis, was able to get the security clearance to enter the installation. Kojo talks with experts about the background checks required for government security clearances and explores why an individual like the alleged shooter may have passed the test.

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The Kojo Nnamdi Show: Coordinating Police Response To Navy Yard Shooting

A federal emergency management expert talks about why workers at Navy Yard were instructed to shelter in plce instead of fleeing and whether military installations are uniquely prepared to handle a situation like this.

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The Kojo Nnamdi Show: D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray & Council Member Tommy Wells On Navy Yard Aftermath

D.C. Mayor Vincent Gray and D.C. Council Member Tommy Wells talk about the district's ongoing response to the Navy Yard shootings.

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