TwitterGunshots have been reportedly fired near the YouTube headquarters in San Bruno, California.
Police and ambulance crews are currently at the scene investigating the shooting. Police have also urged people to stay out of the area.
We are responding to an active shooter. Please stay away from Cherry Ave & Bay Hill Drive.
— San Bruno Police (@SanBrunoPolice) April 3, 2018
One man has posted to Twitter texts which he claims are from a friend in the building:
My friend at @Google @YouTube in San Bruno says there's an active shooter on campus.
Really hoping this is somewhat of a hoax or blown out of proportion. ? pic.twitter.com/dkKbjHGEUj
— Will Hudson (@MrWillToLive) April 3, 2018
As you can see, the tweets, if true, claim there to be an active shooter in the building and cops on site.
The texts also claim that two people have been shot and other people are hiding in lockdown in the building.
Apparently two people have been shot so far at @Google @YouTube in San Bruno. Suspect allegedly a female. pic.twitter.com/tYmuuDtwgV
— Will Hudson (@MrWillToLive) April 3, 2018
YouTube owner, Google, has confirmed they are investigating a shooting at the HQ.
Speaking to local TV in the area, a police official claimed that there had been multiple 911 calls.
Another YouTube employee, Vadim Lavrusik, tweeted that there was an active shooter in the building and that he was barricaded inside a room.
Active shooter at YouTube HQ. Heard shots and saw people running while at my desk. Now barricaded inside a room with coworkers.
— Vadim Lavrusik (@Lavrusik) April 3, 2018
He followed up the tweet saying he had been safely evacuated:
Safe. Got evacuated it. Outside now.
— Vadim Lavrusik (@Lavrusik) April 3, 2018
San Bruno Police released a statement on the matter, claiming:
We are working in an active investigation at YouTube. We’re asking that you just follow us on social media for any updates.
The massive San Bruno YouTube HQ is home to 1,700 employees.
