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Suspected ‘active shooter’ arrested at Virginia college Two campus officers killed in Virginia college shooting
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Students at Bridgewater College were ordered to shelter in place amid security sweep Suspected ‘active shooter’ has been arrested at Bridgewater College
Police took one individual into custody at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia, following reports of a shooting. Police took one individual into custody at Bridgewater College in Bridgewater, Virginia, following a deadly shooting early on Tuesday afternoon.
The college announced early on Tuesday afternoon that an “active shooter” had been reported on campus. Law enforcement quickly arrived on the scene, as the college instructed students to “shelter in place,” warning that “this is not a test.” The officers shot in the incident were identified as Campus Police Officer John Painter and Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson. In a letter emailed to staff and students, Bridgewater’s President confirmed that both have succumbed to their injuries.
The college announced that an “active shooter” had been reported on campus around 1:24pm. Law enforcement quickly arrived on the scene, as the college instructed students to “shelter in place,” warning that “this is not a test.”
Around an hour after the first reports, the college announced that one individual had been taken into police custody. A photograph taken by a local reporter on the scene showed ten officers arresting the suspect at gunpoint.Around an hour after the first reports, the college announced that one individual had been taken into police custody. A photograph taken by a local reporter on the scene showed ten officers arresting the suspect at gunpoint.
Following the arrest, the college described the situation as “ongoing,” and students were urged to continue sheltering as police continued their security checks through various campus buildings for another hour, until a final “all clear” notification was given.Following the arrest, the college described the situation as “ongoing,” and students were urged to continue sheltering as police continued their security checks through various campus buildings for another hour, until a final “all clear” notification was given.
While the college did not provide any information on the person taken into custody, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin identified them as “the shooter,” saying that he had been briefed on the situation.While the college did not provide any information on the person taken into custody, Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin identified them as “the shooter,” saying that he had been briefed on the situation.
ABC News reported that "at least one law enforcement officer" was shot, although this has not been officially confirmed yet. It remains unclear if anyone else was injured or killed, and whether more suspects remain at large. “Today our campus community experienced unspeakable tragedy. Two members of the Bridgewater College family were senselessly and violently taken from us… shot and killed on campus while protecting us,” said Bridgewater College President David Bushman in a letter to students, faculty and staff.