A police officer checked vehicles with a canine partner in a lot near the Navy Yard. According to Glasberg, "NCIS has historically [...] done these end arcs or established a villain that carries through for a few episodes, and this one is really no different in that respect. A police officer runs near the scene of the shooting rampage at the Washington Navy Yard on Monday, September 16, 2013. See our, Read a limited number of articles each month, You consent to the use of cookies and tracking by us and third parties to provide you with personalized ads, Unlimited access to washingtonpost.com on any device, Unlimited access to all Washington Post apps, No on-site advertising or third-party ad tracking. It was unclear whether he had brought all the guns with him, another law enforcement official said, or if he had taken one or more of them from his victims. The episode is written by Gary Glasberg and directed by Tony Wharmby, and was seen by 19.05 million viewers.[1][2]. The agency is treating the shooting as a criminal investigation, not one related to terrorism. Eight people were injured. Volunteers Needed to Collect Grand Lagoon Water Samples → FOGL General Meeting: 6pm on Tue, May 15th, 2012, at Boat Yard. FARAH PROVINCE, Afghanistan (May 15, 2012) US Navy personnel disembark a V-22 Osprey May 15, 2012 in the Bakwa District of Farah Province, Afghanistan. A helicopter lowered a basket to the roof of one of the buildings and appeared to be taking away victims. 0 August 15, 2012 Navy Yard Welcomes New Tenants 1 January 15, 2010 Mr. Hugh says So Long, Farewell… 1 January 11, 2010 Faces of the Yard: Peyton Avrett, Ole Charleston Forge Back at headquarters, analyzing the call makes the team realize there is a bomb in Vance's car, installed when he was abducted, meant to blow up NCIS Headquarters at the Navy Yard and the whole building is evacuated. [2][5] A rating point represents one percent of the total number of television sets in American households, and a share means the percentage of television sets in use tuned to the program. One victim was shot in the left temple and was pronounced dead within a minute of arriving at George Washington University Hospital. (11/05), But the stretch is now open 24/7, except for periodic closures when needed by the Navy. View All 13 Memorials for the DC Navy Yard Shooting Site, Guest Book for all D.C. Navy Yard shooting victims. Sitemap. Military helicopters circled the facility as police vehicles and other emergency vehicles rushed to the scene. Police officers used extra gear after the shooting. "[3], Along with Ducky, the rest of the team could be in danger after the explosion, while the terrorist Harper Dearing (Richard Schiff) still is on the loose. Civilian employees described a scene of confusion as shots erupted through the hallways of the Naval Sea Systems Command headquarters, on the banks of the Anacostia River a few miles from the White House and about a half-mile from the Capitol. A second victim suffered a gunshot wound to her shoulder. It has previously been bought for a multiple re-use license which is still valid. I love shooting events, candid or spur-of-the-moment photos, landscapes, dogs, flowers, wildlife, cityscapes. Also visible at right is, The eastern end of the Navy Yard's portion of the Anacostia Riverwalk, as it heads toward its exit at 11th Street. By clicking OK, you are confirming that this image is only to be used for the rights in the existing license. In support of the Navy's safety of navigation program, the ship has dropped 17,900 expendable bathythermograph probes and conducted 4,500 conductivity-temperature-depth casts. The ending scene with Ducky's heart attack was planned for a long time. Published: Tue Aug 21 14:26:48 EDT 2018. Tim Jirus said he was on the fourth floor when he heard gunshots and saw people start running through the office. Posted on May 7, 2012 | Comments Off … By Michael D. Shear and Michael S. Schmidt. XBT-SVP 2012 XBT-SVP 2017. Police officers shot Mr. Alexis to death, law enforcement officials said, but not before a dozen people were killed and several others, including a city police officer, were wounded and taken to local hospitals. Cmdr. Disaster struck on May 23, 1939 when the Portsmouth submarine, USS Squalus (SS 192) sank off the Isles of Shoals during sea trials (approximately 12 miles from the shipyard) in 240 feet of water because the main induction valve failed to close. A “shelter in place” order was issued for Navy Yard personnel, according to a Navy spokesman. (2/26/12), A remnant spot from the days when ships were built and maintained at the Navy Yard. The chaos at the facility, the Washington Navy Yard, started just after 8 a.m. In the episode, NCIS is threatened by terrorism while Jimmy Palmer's wedding occurs. After picking him up, the team finds another message with a horse jaw that leads them to a retired NCIS agent who handled a case that sent Dearing's son to the destroyer that claimed his life. We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. Copyright © 08/11/2020 Alamy Ltd. All rights reserved. The is the northwestern boundary of the Navy Yard--the buildigns and land to the left, past the fence, are on, Hull Avenue, south from the entrance gate to the Anacostia River. “He was shooting down from above the people,” one law enforcement official said. “It’s an attack on our country,” she added. (2/26/12), The Display Ship Barry, which is open to visitors. "Till Death Do Us Part" was seen by 19.05 million live viewers following its broadcast on May 15, 2012, with a 12/20 share among all households, and 3.6/11 share among adults aged 18 to 49. navigation hazards. The year before, Mr. Alexis was arrested in Fort Worth for discharging a firearm after an upstairs neighbor said he had confronted her in the parking lot about making too much noise, according to a Fort Worth police report. The navy yard is protected by a high wall, but someone with official access could have driven a car into the parking lot without having the trunk inspected. (04/04), The northeast corner of the Navy Yard, at 11th and M Streets, just west of the, M Street just west of 11th Street, with some of the older Navy Yard buildings just inside the fence. Your Lightboxes will appear here when you have created some. However, Dearing blows up the agent's house and leaves them a videotaped message, soon confronting Pentagon profiler Dr. Samantha Ryan by threatening her son and forcing her to flee when he buys out a judge to release her ex-husband on a technicality. The final two minutes, as advertised, rocked the very foundation of the show. The spin-off NCIS: Los Angeles drew second and was seen by 15.19 million viewers. (04/04), A different angle but the same section of the Riverwalk, eight years later, showing the fence installed on the west side of the path, along with the Display Ship Barry. Navy Yard workers left the building after the shooting. [2] The episode also was the most watched television program the week it aired. Authorities said at least 12 people -- and the suspect -- … (11/06), The entrance gate at M and Isaac Hull Avenue. "Till Death Do Us Part" is the 24th and final episode of the ninth season of the American police procedural drama NCIS, and the 210th episode overall. The old outbound, The Navy Yard's portion of the Anacostia Riverwalk was finished long before other sections, such as the boardwalk at the, For a long time, the eastern entrance to the Navy Yard's Riverwalk was not particularly welcoming. “We had a conversation for about a minute,” Commander Jirus said. Slide 15 of 21 . (10/05), Looking north on Hull from within the Navy Yard. Pre-pay for multiple images and download on demand. See how this article appeared when it was originally published on NYTimes.com. But Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs would be the first to say, 'Nobody touches my family', Harper Dearing is still out there. Moments later, the man was shot in the head. US Navy personnel disembark a V-22 Osprey May 15, 2012 in the Bakwa District of Farah Province, Afghanistan. You cannot download or purchase for any new licenses. The others suffered injuries from falls or complained of chest pains. The new European data protection law requires us to inform you of the following before you use our website: We use cookies and other technologies to customize your experience, perform analytics and deliver personalized advertising on our sites, apps and newsletters and across the Internet based on your interests. The police in Seattle, where Mr. Alexis once lived, said Monday that they had arrested him in 2004 for shooting the tires of another man’s vehicle in what Mr. Alexis later described to detectives as an anger-fueled “blackout.”, Eleanor Holmes Norton, the Congressional delegate from the District of Columbia, called the episode “an attack on our city.”. We rely on readers like you to uphold a free press. "[4] Also Dr. Ryan (Jamie Lee Curtis) became affected by Dearing and fled to protect her son, making her further appearance on the show unknown. You also agree to our Terms of Service. "We know how important the NCIS family is to [the fans]. It initially seems to have worked when Dearing tells Cole to meet him a cafe retired Navy officers attend, but Dearing doesn't show up to the meeting and instead leaves a phone for Cole. "Till Death Do Us Part" is written by Gary Glasberg and directed by Tony Wharmby. It originally aired on CBS in the United States on May 15, 2012. The Washington Navy Yard was established on October 2, 1799, and is the headquarters of Naval District Washington. Officials did not move to secure the city, leaving the city’s subway system to operate normally. Officials said they were still searching for a motive as they asked the public for help by posting pictures of Mr. Alexis on the F.B.I. Police officers and emergency personnel at the scene of the shooting. "Til Death Do Us Part" had some flaws, but the entire season-ending arc was first-rate, with terrific performances by the cast members tonight in particular and a cliffhanger that left us on the edge of our collective seat and with much to discuss in the months ahead as we await the start of Season 10". This image could have imperfections as it’s either historical or reportage. (2/26/12), The entrance at 11th and N Streets. The navy yard is protected by a high wall, but someone with official access could have driven a car into the parking lot without having the trunk inspected. Locations are indicated on the map with the museum's anchor logo. But out of an “abundance of caution,” Terrance W. Gainer, the Senate sergeant-at-arms, put the Senate complex into lockdown after 3 p.m. Three of them were shot, including Officer Scott Williams of the Washington police. All of the victims were believed to be civilians or contractors.