The Scotsman

Gunfire alert at Youtube headquarte­rs

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Gunshots were last night reported near the Youtube headquarte­rs in San Bruno, northern California.

Police officers said they were responding to an “active shooter”, while Google, which owns Youtube, said it was aware of a possible “gunfire incident”.

Local media said ambulances were at the scene, with members of the public told to stay away.

Employee Todd Sherman said staff were running away in panic.

He tweeted: “We were sitting in a meeting and then we heard people running because it was rumbling the floor. First thought was earthquake.”

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