Police surrounded the Smith Tower retirement community on Thursday afternoon, after someone opened fire in the lobby and withdrew into one of the apartments, local media reported.

At least three people have been shot, police spokesperson Kim Kapp told reporters. American Medical Response confirmed to local media that two people were injured and one dead.

Two “critical patients” were taken to PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, the Vancouver Fire Department told local media. 

The building has been evacuated and the police are negotiating with the attacker, who was described as an elderly white male. 

Massive police response at the scene includes a SWAT team and even a patrol drone.