[jnieman]

Has anyone heard this? There was a blurb in an email version of the other on line newspaper reporting an active shooter at the Villages VA clinic and the FBI called in. Clicking the link on the internet and in the email do not work.

Just got it to work:

The FBI has been called in to investigate an “active shooter” incident which took place this morning at the VA Outpatient Clinic in The Villages.

The Marion County Sheriff’s Office was summoned about mid-morning to the clinic at 8900 SE 165th Lane.

Preliminary information indicates that this incident is contained and there is no immediate threat to the public. Officials are asking the public to avoid this area at this time to prevent additional traffic and congestion.

An employee reported that doctors and staff have been evacuated from the facility.

No one has been injured.

Multiple agencies were on scene, including the Marion County Fire Rescue HAZMAT unit.

Here's more:
According to one witness, a patient allegedly walked into the clinic early Tuesday morning with a gun with the intent on killing his doctor.

A single shot was fired according to the witness, however, the shooter missed and was taken down.

Occupants in the building were evacuated as Marion County deputies and SWAT cleared the scene.

According to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office, the shooter is in custody and the situation is has been contained.

The FBI has assumed control of the investigation and deputies are assisting agents during the investigation.

Officials are urging all residents to avoid the area to prevent any further traffic congestion.

This is a breaking news story and officials are still on scene. More information will be provided as soon as it is released. Check back here for updates soon.