Campus shooting in Delaware: Delaware State on lockdown

[Chacor]

US police are hunting a gunman after two students were shot at Delaware State University, officials say.

A female student is in a serious condition and a male student is in a stable condition after the shooting at 0054 (1654 GMT) (sic), the university said.

The school has been locked down, with students and staff on campus told to remain inside buildings and classes cancelled for the day.

In April Seung-hui Cho killed 32 people in a shooting rampage at Virginia Tech.

Police said they hoped to gain more information on the male suspect when the victims - shot at the school's Memorial Hall - were able to speak.

"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," Delaware State University spokesman Carlos Holmes told local television.

Students and staff who were not on the Dover campus at the time of the shooting have been told to stay away.

The university would still provide essential services to campus residents during the lock-down, it said.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/7006505.stm

Not again!

[Chacor]

Delaware State statement:
http://www.desu.edu/advancement/pr/pres ... cle_id=291

Classes on the Dover campus of Delaware State University have been canceled for Friday, Sept. 21 in the wake of an early morning shooting at the institution that has left two students wounded and a suspect at large. All non-essential personnel are directed not to report to work on this day.

The primary priorities of the University at the point are the safety of the residential student population and the DSU Police investigation of the shooting. DSU Police Department with the assistance of the Dover Police Department are working toward the apprehension of the suspect.

The university is implementing a plan to provide essential services to its residential population on campus. Because the suspect is still at large, residential students are directed to remain in their residence halls for their safety until further notice.

At approximately 12:54 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, the Delaware State University Police Department was notified of an incident in which two students were shot on campus near Memorial Hall. A single male suspect is being sought, but has not yet been apprehended. The investigation is continuing with the assistance of other local police.

A male student and a female student were transported to hospitals within the state. The male student is in stable condition, however, the female student’s injuries are considered serious.

University personnel and students can check of updates on this situation through the DSU Website (http://www.desu.edu) and through the DSU Snow Phone # at (302) 857-SNOW (7669).

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the DSU Police at 857-6290 or the DSU TIPS Line at 857-7918.

[O Town]

I hope they catch the suspect ASAP, I would hate to think he was just getting started. Prayers going out to the victims and their families I hope the girl can pull through.

[Chacor]

CNN.com update:

# Story Highlights
# NEW: Female victim in "potentially life-threatening" condition, police say
# NEW: Police say they're developing leads, making progress, hoping for arrest

[gtalum]

At least this university acted in a much more proactive and assertive manner than did VT last spring. Good for them.

[TexasStooge]

Oh geez!! NOT AGAIN!!

[Chacor]

# NEW: Federal authorities ATF, U.S. marshals lending assistance
# NEW: "They told us to remain indoors and not go anywhere," says student

[Stephanie]

This is the same college where the 4 teenagers that were gunned down, execution style, in Newark, NJ were going to attend.