An apparent attack at the University of Texas shut down the entire campus today. A weapon was fired within the library, by one or possibly two gunmen. The sole person hurt or killed was the shooter. That person apparently committed suicide. Areas bordering the college campus are on lockdown until the SWAT team has cleared the campus.
University of Texas gunmen
Before 9 in the morning in Austin, a shooter walked into the Perry-Castaneda library. Some witnesses have claimed there was one shooter, when others are claiming you will find two. After running across university, the shooter entered the library. This was all while carrying an AK-47. The shooter allegedly shot himself after sending gunfire to the floor at the library. Because some witnesses have reported a second shooter, police are nevertheless looking for that second person.
Just one personal injury in UT shooting
Thus far, the only injury reported within the UT shooting is the gunman within the library. Witnesses say the shooter was aiming the weapon at the ground. Emergency services were called to university. This involved SWAT teams.
Students instantly informed of campus lockdown
Almost immediately following the UT firing began, the University of Texas-Austin university was shut down. Alerts were sent to students and faculty informing them of the lockdown. This alert was sent via email, text message, and Twitter. The UT campus alert included the words “STAY AWAY.” The lockdown caused by the UT shooting will continue for at least a few hours, possibly until the possible second gunman is found or confirmed to not exist.
Information from
CNN
cnn.com/2010/CRIME/09/28/texas.university.shooting/index.html?hpt=T2
ABC News
abcnews.go.com/US/shots-fired-university-texas-austin-cops-hunt-gunman/story?id=11744405
Statesman
statesman.com/blogs/content/shared-gen/blogs/austin/blotter/entries/2010/09/28/i_was_very_vulnerable_one_witn.html
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