Woman killed near CNN's headquarters · 2007-04-05 13:12
A dispute erupted in gunfire at broadcast giant CNN's headquarters, killing a woman and critically wounding the ex-boyfriend who pulled a gun on her.
The man and woman were arguing near the main entrance of the complex in Atlanta, Georgia, when the man shot her, police officer James Polite said. The armed man was then shot by a CNN security guard.
The woman was pronounced dead on arrival at a hospital, authorities said. The man is in critical condition.
The woman is 22-year-old Clara Riddles, who checked and stocked mini-bars at a hotel attached to CNN Centre. The man is supposed to be the woman's ex-boyfriend.
CNN said the offices of its internet operations, CNN.com, were immediately evacuated, Irish Examiner web site informed.
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