Police in Northern California have surrounded a veterans home in Napa County, where officials have confirmed an active shooting and hostage situation is underway,according to 23ABC's sister station in San Francisco.
There is a major police presence at the Veterans Home of California.
ABC7 Bay Area is reporting three hostages have been taken.
CalVet says the center has activated its emergency response protocol.
Yountville Veterans Home Update ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/Y4Wt0dK9kZ
— CalVet (@MyCalVet) March 9, 2018
The Napa County Sheriff's Office sent an alert just before 11 a.m. about the police activity and to avoid the area.
In a tweet, CalVet said the law enforcement presence is due to reports of gunfire.
Law enforcement is at the Yountville Veteran’s Home right now following reports of gunfire. The safety of our residents, workers and the community is our top priority.
We have activated our emergency response protocol and are cooperating with law enforcement.
— CalVet (@MyCalVet) March 9, 2018
The center was founded in 1884 and is the largest veterans' residence community in the United States, according to its website.
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