Shooting Reported At U.s. Coast Guard Recruiting Office

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A Coast Guard recruiting office in Virginia was damaged by apparent gunfire overnight, and authorities said on Tuesday they were investigating whether the incident was related to a recent spate of shootings at other military buildings close to the capital.

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