The stations were initially reporting on the shooting of the officer after gunshots were reported at a military recruiting center and at a U.S. Naval Reserve Center more than seven miles apart.
CBS affiliate WDEF started coverage during its Noon newscast. Anchor Alisha Searl was later joined by John Mercer.
NBC affiliate WRCB updated viewers around 11:22 a.m. David Carroll started with reports of an officer down near Amnicola Highway. The station did a few updates during lifestyle show 3 Plus You, then went into continuing coverage around 11:39.
ABC affiliate WTVC broke into The View at 11:29 a.m. Greg Funderberg was on set initially with info about an active shooter. He tossed to a phoner with Drew Bollea. Funderberg was later joined by Kelsey Bagwell who gave updates about what people were saying on social media.
Fox affiliate WDSI broke into The People’s Court shortly before 2:00 p.m. using WTVC’s feed.
U.S. Attorney Bill Killian says the shootings are being treated as a domestic act of terrorism.