President Joe Biden will be briefed Friday on the shooting in Indianapolis, a White House official tells CNN.
White House chief of staff Ron Klain has already been in communication with Indianapolis’ mayor.
“The President will be briefed this morning on the shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis. The White House Chief of Staff has been in touch with the Mayor of Indianapolis and the Homeland Security Advisor is in touch with law enforcement officials,” the official said.
At least eight people are dead after the shooting late Thursday night. A further five people have been taken to local hospitals for treatment.