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| Gunman opens fire at US college | Gunman opens fire at US college |
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| A gunman has opened fire on students at a university near Chicago in the United States, wounding at least 15 people. | |
| The shooting took place at Northern Illinois University, in De Kalb, 65 miles (100 km) west of Chicago. | |
| Students told local radio stations they had seen a white male with a pistol and a shotgun. Several people have been taken to hospital with head wounds. | |
| The campus website that gave warnings to students when the alert started says the gunman is "no longer a threat". | |
| Kishwaukee Community Hospital said on its website up to 15 victims were arriving for treatment, including three to four with head wounds. | Kishwaukee Community Hospital said on its website up to 15 victims were arriving for treatment, including three to four with head wounds. |
| The shooting took place in Cole Hall near the King Commons, a central gathering place for the 25,000 students on campus. | |
| Online alert | |
| The university's website first issued alerts, warning of the possibility of a gunman on campus. | The university's website first issued alerts, warning of the possibility of a gunman on campus. |
| "Get to a safe area and take precautions until given the all clear," it warned students. | "Get to a safe area and take precautions until given the all clear," it warned students. |
| The site then carried updates confirming the shooting and telling students to stay away or stay in doors. | The site then carried updates confirming the shooting and telling students to stay away or stay in doors. |
| The latest posting says: "Campus police report that the scene is secure. Only essential personnel should remain on campus." | The latest posting says: "Campus police report that the scene is secure. Only essential personnel should remain on campus." |
| Emergency hotlines and counselling are being offered for students and parents. | Emergency hotlines and counselling are being offered for students and parents. |
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