Shooting at a synagogue in the American city of Pittsburgh. Local TV channel KDKA reports that at least eight people died.

Police confirmed that several people died as a result of the shooting. There are no official data on the number of dead and wounded..

It is reported that the attacker entered into an exchange of fire with the police, two policemen were injured.

The city’s public security department confirmed that there was shooting in the synagogue area.. City officials urged residents not to leave home.

Later, the man who opened fire surrendered to the police.. This is reported by the local TV channel KDKA with reference to its correspondent..

It is reported that the suspect was wounded..