By IRNA,
New York : A gunman on Saturday killed 13 people and injured dozens more in New York, before turning the gun on himself.
The killer, believed to be 42, blocked the rear exit to an immigration centre in Binghamton with his car before entering and opening fire.
Congressman Maurice Hinchey, whose district includes Binghamton, said the gunman had recently lost his job at IBM in Johnson City.
President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle, currently in Europe, said they were “shocked and deeply saddened” to hear of the “senseless” shooting.
The President said: “Our thoughts and prayers go out to the victims, their families and the people of Binghamton.
“We don’t yet know all the facts, but my administration is actively monitoring the situation and the Vice President is in touch with Governor Paterson and local officials to track developments.”
New York Governor David Paterson said it was a “tragic day for New York”.
He said: “I speak for all of New York when I offer my prayers for the victims and families of this tragedy.”
Hospital spokeswoman Christina Boyd said the Wilson Medical Centre in Johnson City was treating five people with gunshot wounds.
The wounded range in age from 20 to their mid-50s, and their conditions ranged from stable to critical, she said.