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Originally Posted by BAN SUVS
CCWs probably wouldn't have made a big difference. How many college students would have one, and how many of those would bother carrying on a daily basis to go to a 9 am Stats class?
What I want to know is why it took so long for somebody to figure out what was going on. Hell, my high school had telephones in every classroom that could intercom with all the others...
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The school apparently sent out some e-mails.
The Washington Post published them here.
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn...041601105.html
So, two hours after the shooting students are told about it, but in a non-strongly worded e-mail. I read in one article that one interviewed student mentions she paid no attention to it since it sounding like everything was resolved and went off to class anyway. They probably should have canceled all classes for the day at 7:15 when the first 911 call was made, not when the shooter starts the second part of the rampage.
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9:26 a.m.
Subject: Shooting on campus.
A shooting incident occurred at West Amber Johnston earlier this morning.
Police are on the scene and are investigating.
The university community is urged to be cautious and are asked to contact Virginia Tech Police if you observe anything suspicious or with information on the case. Contact Virginia Tech Police at 231-6411 Stay attuned to the www.vt.edu. We will post as soon as we have more information.
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9:50 a.m.
Subject: Please stay put
A gunman is loose on campus. Stay in buildings until further notice. Stay away from all windows.
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10:16 a.m.
Subject: All Classes Canceled; Stay where you are
Virginia Tech has canceled all classes. Those on campus are asked to remain where there are, lock their doors and stay away from windows. Persons off campus are asked not to come to campus.
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10:52 a.m.
Subject: Second Shooting Reported; Police have one gunman in custody
In addition to an earlier shooting today in West Ambler Johnston, there has been a multiple shooting with multiple victims in Norris Hall.
Police and EMS are on the scene.
Police have one shooter in custody and as part of routine police procedure, they continue to search for a second shooter.
All people in university buildings are required to stay inside until further notice.
All entrances to campus are closed.
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