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Attempted Breach of NSA HQ Checkpoint; One Shot Dead

Posted by samzenpus on from the breaking-news dept.

seven of five writes One man is dead and another severely injured after a shootout at one of the main gates of the National Security Agency located at Fort Meade, Maryland. Two men dressed as women attempted to 'penetrate' the entry point with their vehicle when a shootout occurred, officials said. The FBI said they do not believe the incident is related to terrorism.

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  1. next week on CSI: cyber ! by Thud457 · · Score: 4, Interesting

    Until Dr. Charles Luther h@xx0rs your self-driving car and makes it crash through the gates at a military base.

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    the preceding comment is my own and in no way reflects the opinion of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

  2. Exiting by Dan+East · · Score: 4, Interesting

    According to a CNN article, they were leaving the secure area, not entering. A quote from an official said they failed to follow proper safe EXITING procedures. Another major news site said that a gun and cocaine were found in the vehicle. It's a large complex and a lot of people live in it. Sounds like drugs were being ferried in or out, and it didn't have anything to do with the NSA or secrets.

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