Two people have been shot and Ammon Bundy is in custody, according to a YouTube live stream report by Pete Santilli, who was speaking outside a hospital in Burns.

Santilli, a self-styled journalist, took to social media to discuss the breaking development late Tuesday afternoon. He also reported that the FBI has told the protesters at the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge that they are free to go and need to leave immediately.

Santilli said he was waiting at the hospital to confirm the reports of the shootings.

"Two men were down, possibly injured," he said. In his initial report, Santilli didn't have any information on their conditions or the names of who was involved.

The Oregonian/OregonLive could not independently confirm the reports.

The following account was posted on a Facebook page associated with Santilli:

"This evening, the FBI made a legal, felony stop on a vehicle carrying Ammon Bundy and several other individuals. After a shoot out with the FBI, four individuals were reportedly taken into custody, including Ammon Bundy. Two individuals are reported to have been taken to the Burns hospital, which is currently on lock down. FBI sources stated that those at the Refuge are currently free to leave unimpeded, implying that there might be action it they do not leave immediately."

Santilli's report comes on the 25th day of the standoff. During the past three weeks, tension has mounted and federal authorities have faced repeated calls, including from Gov. Kate Brown, to take action on the protesters.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

-- Rebecca Woolington

503-294-4049; @rwoolington