Another shooting at VT
By: WSLS-TV STAFF REPORTS
Published: December 08, 2011
Updated: December 08, 2011 - 1:17 PM
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BLACKSBURG, VA --
2:12: Virginia Tech spokesman says no one is in custody, and the status of the shootings suspect is not known.
1:50: Virginia Tech just released the following statement:
Shortly after 12 p.m. 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
Status of the shooter is unknown. The campus community should continue to shelter in place and visitors should not come to campus.
1:45 update: VT Alerts says the shooting suspect has not been found. Virginia Tech confirms that a police officer has been shot, but has not said who the officer worked for.
VT Alerts says a potential second victim is reported at "The Cage" parking lot.
Tech advising people to stay inside, and lock their doors.
Dawn Jefferies reports police have an area in "The Cage" parking lot roped off. About 20-30 officers appear to be there.
1:21: Reports from Blacksburg indicate that there may have been a second shooting victim, at the Cage lot.
1:16 p.m.
A police source tells WSLS that a police officer has been shot at Virginia Tech, and other police agencies are en route to Blacksburg to help.
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1:05 p.m.
NBC's Pete Williams is reporting that there was a traffic stop, and gun shots were fired during that traffic stop.
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12:52 p.m.
VT Alert describes suspect as white man, wearing:
Gray sweat pants
Gray hat with neon green brim
Maroon hoodie
Maroon backpack
VT Alert says suspect last seen walking toward McComas Hall, which is the main gym on campus, about two blocks from Lane Stadium.
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12:45 p.m.
Virginia Tech just sent out an alert about a report of gun shots being fired on campus, at the Coliseum parking lot.
Tech advising people to stay inside, lock doors.