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Virginia Tech shooting

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The Virginia Tech shooting incident occurred on April 16, 2007. At least 22 students have been killed, and at least 28 injured. [1]

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Police offers search for a suspect in a shooting on the Virginia Tech campus on April 16, 2007. Photo from MSNBC-TV

Two students were injured after they panicked and jumped out an upper level window. [1] The first shooting occurred at West Ambler Johnston Hall, a dormitory, where one person was killed. Shooting was also reported at Norris Hall, an engineering building.[1] All classes for the day and the following day were canceled and students were instructed to stay inside away from windows.[2] Also, all schools in Montgomery County have been closed for the day. It appears earlier reports that the police have arrested one suspected gunman were false[3] [4]. Now the AP is reporting the gunman is dead.[5]

At a noon press conference, authorities indicated there may have been over 20 fatalities and 28 injuries. [6]

As of 12:22 PM EDT, Fox News was reporting 22 dead, including one gunman who is reported to be an Asian-American student. [7] The AP is reporting 22 dead, including the one gunman.[5]

Timeline

  • 7:15am - 911 call to University Police reports shooting at West Ambler Johnson Hall, one dead at Johnson Hall
  • Approximately 9:15am - shooting at Norris Hall reported
  • Noon - press conference reports "multiple fatalities"
  • 21 dead at Norris Hall, gunman also dead at Norris Hall

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