Backup police officers arrive shortly thereafter, enter the store and retrieve the officer and one other person. During the confusion, some other people escape from the store. Suddenly, a burst of flames from inside engulfs the building. Firefighters are initially prevented from entering the building by the police because of the danger of gunfire. Fire Department receives a report of a building fire.
First firefighters arrive on the scene.
The Victims Four dead bodies, including the gunman, are found on the ground floor and four in the basement. Four others are wounded by gunshots.