2013 Washington Navy Yard shooting

The Washington Navy Yard shooting occurred on September 16, 2013, at Building 197 in the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) headquarters in Washington, D.C. Armed with a Remington 870 shotgun, the shooter, Aaron Alexis, killed 12 people and wounded 8 others before being shot and killed by law enforcement.

Timeline of the Attack

September 16, 2013

8:00 AM – Alexis Arrives at Navy Yard

Alexis enters Building 197 using his security clearance as a contractor.

Carrying a Remington 870 shotgun, sawed-off to make it more concealable.

8:15 AM – Shooting Begins

Opens fire on employees in the atrium from a balcony.

Shoots at random civilians and military personnel.

8:20 AM – Police Receive 911 Calls

Multiple employees call 911, reporting an active shooter.

Alexis moves through the building, searching for more victims.

8:30 AM – Alexis Acquires Handgun

Alexis takes a handgun from a security officer he killed.

Continues shooting indiscriminately.

8:40 AM – SWAT & FBI Arrive

D.C. Metropolitan Police, NCIS, and FBI tactical units arrive.

Building 197 is locked down.

9:00 AM – Law Enforcement Engages Alexis

Gunfight ensues between Alexis and SWAT officers.

Alexis moves through the building, evading police.

9:25 AM – Final Shootout

Officers corner Alexis on the third floor.

Shot and killed by police.

Victims (Killed in the Attack)

Michael Arnold,59. Navy veteran, contractor, pilot

Martin Bodrog,54. Retired Navy officer, defense contractor

Arthur Daniels,51. Facilities worker, father of five

Sylvia Frasier,53. Information security specialist

Kathy Gaarde,62. Financial analyst, mother of two

John Roger Johnson,73. Senior logistics analyst, Navy veteran

Mary Knight,51. Financial analyst

Frank Kohler,50. Contractor, avid boater

Vishnu Pandit,61. Engineer, longtime Navy civilian

Kenneth Bernard Proctor,46. Utilities specialist, father of two

Gerald Read,58. IT specialist, dedicated father

Richard Michael Ridgell,52. Security officer, retired Maryland State Trooper