Roughly 40 people were taken hostage and reportedly 13 dead and 26 shot in Binghamton, New York, at the American Civic Association building on April 3, 2009. According to reports, the suspect, Jiverly Voong, shot and killed himself, ending the standoff.ABC News: Gunman Kills 13, Wounds 26 at Aid Group for Immigrants

The American Civic Association works with The United Way to provide immigrants and refugees assistance with counseling, citizenship, translation services and cultural understanding.United Way of Broome County: American Civic Association, Inc.

On April 3, 2009, an Asian male was reportedly taking a citizenship test at the American Civic Association at 10:30 a.m. EST when the shooting began. He was believed to be the shooter and is described as in his 20s, between 5'8" and 6' tall, wearing a green jacket and dark-rimmed glasses.CNN: Official: Hostages Held After 'Multiple' Shootings Later reports confirmed the shooter was 41-year-old Jiverly Voong, who shot and killed himself at the scene.ABC News: Gunman Kills 13, Wounds 26 at Aid Group for Immigrants

As many as 41 people were in the building at the time of the shooting and were held hostage by the suspect. At 12:50 p.m. EST, several hostages were released, but others remained in the building. Unconfirmed reports stated at least 13 were killed and 26 shot.ABC News: Gunman Kills 13, Wounds 26 at Aid Group for Immigrants

• CBS3 (Springfield): Mass Shooting in Upstate New York (April 3, 2009)

• CNN: Official: Hostages Held After 'Multiple' Shootings (April 3, 2009)

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