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Multi-Casualty Incident at Virginia Tech University

16 Apr 2007 - 10:30CDT

BREAKING NEWS

Multiple People Shot at Virginia Tech; At least One Dead

From the ERRI/EmergencyNet News Watchdesk

BLACKBURG, VIRGINIA: Multiple people have been shot today at the campus of Virginia Tech (originally Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College). Several ambulances and more than 10 police cars have responded to the incidents. Witnesses described the shootings as having happened during two separate occasions.

A notice on the Virginia Tech website has the following notice:

"University Advisory:
Gunman on campus; all classes canceled
04/16/2007, Updated 10:51 a.m.

In addition to an earlier shooting today in West Ambler Johnston, there has been a multiple shooting with multiple victims in Norris Hall. Police and EMS are on the scene. Police have one shooter in custody and as part of routine police procedure, they continue to search for a second shooter. All people in university buildings are required to stay inside until further notice. All entrances to campus are closed."

Early and largely unconfirmed reports say that at least 7 people have been shot and that there may be one or more fatalities may be involved in these incidents. A phased search/evacuation of the campus by armed police is said to be underway at the time of this report. The identity of the shooter(s) and motive for these attacks is not presently known. Watch EmergencyNet News for more official information as it becomes available...

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