Multiple casualties in shooting at US synagogue

PITTSBURGH, Oct 27: US media reported at least four people killed Saturday after police in the US city of Pittsburgh were called to an "active shooter," reportedly near a Jewish synagogue. CBS reported that seven people were confirmed dead, and that two police officers had been shot, while Fox put the death toll at four. "There is an active shooter in the area of Wilkins and Shady," Pittsburgh's Public Safety department, which includes the police, said on Twitter. — Agencies