US: Heightened security likely around Columbia Machine facility in Smithsburg, Md., after shooting incident at plant kills three people June 9

Event

Lingering heightened security measures are likely in the vicinity of the Columbia Machine manufacturing facility in Smithsburg, Maryland, after a shooting incident at the plant reportedly killed three people and critically wounded another person June 9. Police have confirmed that the suspect is "no longer a threat to the community." Officials have asked individuals to avoid the scene of the shooting, located at 12921 Bikle Road. Authorities have also closed Maryland Route 66 (Mapleville Road) to traffic around its intersection with Mt. Aetna Road, where the suspect and police exchanged fire after the suspect fled the initial scene on Bikle Road; the shootout wounded both the suspect and one police officer.

Localized transport and business disruptions are likely in the affected areas over the coming hours.

Advice

Avoid the affected areas. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.