The entire UT-Austin campus has been locked down for safety. This is as a result of a shooting within the library. One, possibly two gunmen entered the Perry-Castaneda library and started firing. Despite spraying bullets around the library, the shooter ended up killing only themselves. Due to the UT shooting, the UT-Austin campus and some bordering areas remain on lockdown.
University of Texas-Austin library is location of assault
A masked shooter walked to the Perry-Castaneda library at UT-Austin. This was just as morning classes were beginning. Police officers are seeking a second shooter. This is because of conflicting reports. The UT shooter was carrying an assault rifle. Reportedly, this weapon was 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 still looking for that second person.
One death in University of Texas school shooting
Only the gunman died in the UT-Austin shooting. Witnesses say the shooter was aiming the weapon at the ground. SWAT teams have been called to the University of Texas, as have all emergency services.
Full university lockdown in effect
A lockdown of campus was instituted as soon as the firing started. Pupils were asked to stay as safe as possible. E-mail and text message alerts were sent out to students telling them to lock doors and do not leave their building. The UT campus alert included the words “STAY AWAY.” The lockdown of campus will continue until the emergency crews have confirmed that campus is safe.
Citations
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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