Monday, April 16, 2007

Update on Virginia Tech Shooting

Thirty-two are now reported dead, but the number may rise as there are still many injured in local hospital(s).

The gunman is reported to be an Asian male in his 20's. He was reported to be heavily armed. It's unclear at this time whether he killed himself, was killed by the police, or committed "suicide by police." It's not known if he was a student and his name has not been released.

At least one professor may be among the dead. Victims may include faculity.

Resident assistant reported among the victims at Norris Hall.

Bomb threats closed campus buildings at the beginnng of the month and again last week. There is no connection at this time to today's events.

Apparently two hours separated the shootings at Ambler Johnson Hall and Norris Hall. The first shooting occurred at approximately 715 am at Ambler Johnson. The shootings at Norris Hall occurred after 900 am. It's unknown at this time what the shooter was doing or where he was during this time period.

This has now been declared the worst mass murder in US history.

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