YouTube’s San Bruno, California headquarters are being evacuated
YouTube employees say that the campus is under lockdown, with San Bruno police indicating that an active shooter is on the premises.
Police responded to several 911 calls from 901 Cherry Avenue, YouTube’s headquarters in San Bruno, California, around 4 p.m. ET this afternoon. The department later confirmed on Twitter that it was responding to a shooting situation.
Police activity at 901 Cherry Ave, please stay out of the area. pic.twitter.com/H6iAj0g7ra
— San Bruno Police (@SanBrunoPolice) April 3, 2018
We are responding to an active shooter. Please stay away from Cherry Ave & Bay Hill Drive.
— San Bruno Police (@SanBrunoPolice) April 3, 2018
YouTube employees tweeted about the situation, writing that the headquarters was under lockdown as police investigated the situation.
Active shooter at YouTube HQ. Heard shots and saw people running while at my desk. Now barricaded inside a room with coworkers.
— Vadim Lavrusik (@Lavrusik) April 3, 2018
Active shooter at @YouTube. Becky and I are safe
— Dan Afergan (@danafergan) April 3, 2018
We were sitting in a meeting and then we heard people running because it was rumbling the floor. First thought was earthquake. https://t.co/gmolQmRXm1
— Todd Sherman (@tdd) April 3, 2018
I looked down and saw blood drips on the floor and stairs. Peaked around for threats and then we headed downstairs and out the front.
— Todd Sherman (@tdd) April 3, 2018
I got evacuated outside with my hands up. I’m with other people. I don’t think the shooter’s been found that I know of. I saw blood drops on the stairs I walk up everusay. I’m shaking. This is surreal. I hope my colleagues are okay.
— Lil | Milktea (@_lilchen) April 3, 2018
Snapchats from around YouTube’s headquarters show SWAT trucks pulling up to the scene and people leaving the building with their hands in the air.
Google, YouTube’s parent company based in Mountain View, California, also tweeted about the incident. The company confirmed that it is working with authorities and will update with more information as it comes.
Re: YouTube situation, we are coordinating with authorities and will provide official information here from Google and YouTube as it becomes available.
— Google Communications (@Google_Comms) April 3, 2018
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Source: Polygon – Full