Multiple news outlets are reporting that YouTube’s San Bruno, California headquarters is currently under lockdown with local police indicating an shooter is active within the building.
Police responded to multiple 911 calls from YouTube’s headquarters at 901 Cherry Avenue early this afternoon local time, later confirming via Twitter that it was responding to a shooting.
Police activity at 901 Cherry Ave, please stay out of the area. pic.twitter.com/H6iAj0g7ra
— San Bruno Police (@SanBrunoPolice) April 3, 2018
Multiple YouTube employees also took to Twitter to raise the alarm, indicating that the building was being locked down as police investigated.
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
Snapchat and Instagram stories from employees and people in the area show SWAT teams arriving outside the building and mass evacuations being conducted.
YouTube’s parent company Google also tweeted in response to incident, confirming that it is working with San Bruno authorities and will update with more information as it comes to hand.
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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