Posted on 09/21/2007 3:18:58 AM PDT by prisoner6
Edited on 09/21/2007 5:02:32 AM PDT by Lead Moderator. [history]
DOVER, Del. - Two students were shot at Delaware State University early Friday and the campus was locked down as police searched for a gunman, officials said. Classes were canceled for the day. A male student was hospitalized in stable condition, and a female student was hospitalized with injuries that are considered serious, according to a news release on the university's Web site. "They could be potentially life-threatening," university spokesman Carlos Holmes said. Police hoped to find out more information once the victims were able to talk. "We haven't had a chance to talk to them yet, and that's probably a big reason why the suspect is still at large," Holmes told KYW-TV of Philadelphia. The students were shot near Memorial Hall around 1 a.m., the news release said. Students were instructed to stay in their residence halls until further notice, and nonessential university employees were told not to report to work. At the university's main entrance, swing-arm gates were down to prevent people from driving onto campus. A historically black college founded in 1890 as the State College for Colored Students, Delaware State had about 3,600 students from 38 states and 31 countries in 2006. The 400-acre campus was surrounded Friday by groups of recreational vehicles belonging to NASCAR fans in town for this weekend's races at the Dover Downs Speedway.
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MSNBC has reported this as well. No details yet.
Active shooter situation developing?
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,297551,00.html
“Police Hunt Suspect in Overnight Shooting of Two Students at Delaware State University”
Friday, September 21, 2007
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ARTICLE SNIPPET: “DOVER, Del. — Police are looking for one person in the shooting of two students at Delaware State University in Dover.
A news release on the university Web site says two students were shot near Memorial Hall about 1 a.m. The Dover Police Department is assisting the DSU Police Department in the search for the gunman.
The wounded students were sent to hospitals. A male student is in stable condition and a female student has injuries that are considered serious.
Classes at the Dover campus have been canceled for the day. Non-essential personnel are being told not to report to work.”
1 am EDT? This story was slow to break. I have been on the PC listening to the radio for the last two hours.
I hope this doesn’t cut into the OJ coverage!
It was reported on Fox News that they have shut down the university telling any students in buildings should remain there.
classes cancelled. At least someone learned something from the last time a murder took place on a college.
http://www.courierpostonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070921/NEWS01/70921003/1006
“2 shot at Del. college campus”
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Friday, September 21, 2007
DOVER, Del. -
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “A male suspect is being sought.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the DSU Police at (302) 857-6290 or the DSU TIPS Line at (302) 857-7918.”
campus in lockdown.
prisoner6
Click at top of page,
Just quoting the University News Release for now.
Where’s the Nitwitness Action Live News Team?
Waiting on “Plugs” Biden’s response.
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Dr. Sessoms’ Statement Concerning N.J. Shooting Arrests
August 10, 2007
Delaware State University President Allen L. Sessoms released the following statement today in light of the announced arrests of two suspects in the Newark, N.J. shooting tragedy that resulted in the death of two DSU students and one prospective DSU student, as well as seriously wounded another DSU student:
“While we continue to grieve over the loss of the DSU students, we commend Mayor Corey Booker and the Newark NJ police authorities for their diligent investigation that has resulted in the arrest of a 15-year-old suspect and the subsequent surrender of a 31-year-old suspect,” Dr. Sessoms said. “The police clearly moved very quickly and in non-stop fashion to find those suspected this heinous and senseless act of violence.
“We look forward to the apprehension of any other perpetrators in the case. We applaud Natasha Aerial for her courage in providing law enforcement with invaluable assistance. We are hopeful for her complete physical and emotional recovery and look forward to embracing her upon eventual return to DSU.
“Our thoughts and prayers continue to be with the families as they grieve the losses of their loved ones. I, along with a group of more than 60 DSU students, faculty and administrators, will be joining them on Saturday to pay our respects at the funerals of Dashon Harvey, Terrance Aeriel, and Lofemi Hightower.
“We will continue to keep their memories alive through a Memorial Service being organized on campus Aug. 28 when the full student body returns for the first day of fall semester. We have also established a Scholarship Fund to benefit students from New Jersey and a Relief Fund to provide assistance with the expenses to the families of these students. We encourage anyone who would like to donate to go to the DSU website (www.desu.edu).
http://www.nbc10.com/news/14170139/detail.html
“Two DSU Students Shot; Campus On Lockdown
Police: Gunman Could Still Be On Campus”
POSTED: 5:54 am EDT September 21, 2007
UPDATED: 6:20 am EDT September 21, 2007
DOVER, Del —
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Police said the gunman, believed to be a man, could still be on the campus.
The victims’ names were not immediately available, although police did say their injuries were believed to be non-life-threatening. The male victim was listed in stable condition and the female student suffered injuries that are considered to be serious.
The university said it is implementing a plan to provide essential services to people living on campus who are being told to stay in their rooms.”
Shooting closes campus at Delaware State University
by The Star-Ledger
Friday September 21, 2007, 6:00 AM
Delaware State University has canceled classes today after an overnight campus involving two students, according to a report from the Courier Post.
University police said they planned a 7:30 a.m. news briefing on the events.
The students were shot near Memorial Hall, according to the college’s web site. Police were notified of the shooting at about 1 a.m.
A male suspect is being sought.
Students, faculty and staff were being directed to remain in their buildings until further notice. Students, faculty and staff who are not already on campus should not come to campus until further notice.
Three university students were slain Aug. 4 in a Newark schoolyard.
http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2007/09/shooting_closes_campus_at_dele.html
Going on since 1 am EDT.
Another case where the authorities form a “perimeter” and stand around for hours and hours?
Where is a description? At least we have survivors.
Hey, where is the Taser Chick Campus Cop when you really need her?
It’s Delaware...not Deleware.
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