Two People Killed in Shootings at Va-Tech

Police have responded to numerous reports of sounds identified as gunshots and suspicious activity on campus. All reports subsequent to the initial event have been investigated and have been determined to be unfounded.

The suspect’s status remains unknown. Several law enforcement agencies are currently on the scene to assist in the ongoing investigation.

Officials are advising visitors to stay away from the campus at this time.

Update: 2:00 pm: Shortly after noon today, a Virginia Tech police officer stopped a vehicle on campus during a routine traffic stop in the Coliseum parking lot near McComas Hall. During the traffic stop, the officer was shot and killed. There were witnesses to this shooting.

Witnesses reported to police the shooter fled on foot heading toward the Cage, a parking lot near Duck Pond Drive. At that parking lot, a second person was found. That person is also deceased.

Several law enforcement agencies have responded to assist. Virginia State Police has been requested to take lead in the investigation

The status of the shooter is unknown.

via Update: Two People Killed at Va-Tech – Clarke Daily News.

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