Breaking News: Gunman At NASA Causes Evacuation

Building 44 at NASA's Johnson Space Center has been evacuated this afternoon because of reports of gunshots and an armed man in the building. KPRC reports that the alleged gunman has been confirmed as working for Jacobs Engineering, a NASA subcontracter.

Authorities received reports of a gun shot at 1:59 pm this afternoon, and sent police, including a SWAT team.

It is not yet clear in the confusion of evacuation whether anyone is missing or injured.

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