#1
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:30pm
There's been a shooting at Virginia Tech. Appears to be at least 20 dead.
Updated On: 4/16/07 at 12:30 PM
Shooting at Virginia Tech
#2
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:32pm
It's Virginia Tech, unless there was another one at UVA as well.
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#4
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:33pm
No you're right emcee, it's virginia tech. scary stuff. 
shalom kitty
#5
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:35pm
Yeah, it is. A friend of mine goes there.
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#6
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:35pm
Everyone is freaking out here in Norfolk about it. In fact my school (Old Dominion) has just sent all students an e-mail that we they may cancel evening classes.
....but the world goes 'round
#7
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:36pm
I have six former students studying down there. Three have called us to say that they're ok. Two were in the dorm where the shooting occurred. If I remember correctly, this is the second time there's been a shooting on this campus.
#8
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:37pm
The AP is reporting 22 dead, 21 wounded and the gunman has been killed.
#9
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:38pm
So tragic. And yes Bluemoon, this is the second shooting this year.
....but the world goes 'round
#10
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:42pm
God, how terrible. I can't imagine how terrified the students and staff must be.
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#11
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:43pm
Apparently, a teacher was killed as well, or at least shot.
#12
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:54pm
Dear god, there may have been 2 different gunmen b/c there were shootings at two opposite ends of the campus.
It's all breaking news, so this is not meant to be stated as fact though.
Also, there is a discrepancy as to whether or no the shooter was killed or not.
It's all breaking news, so this is not meant to be stated as fact though.
Also, there is a discrepancy as to whether or no the shooter was killed or not.
....but the world goes 'round
#13
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:55pm
It is very sad!!! My sister is a sophomore there but was luckily home this morning. Another student from my high school who graduated two years ago was shot this morning but is doing well. It is hard to imagine this is happening just 30 minutes down the road from me. God bless them all!
#14
Posted: 4/16/07 at 12:58pm
This is HORRIBLE! I have friends that go there, too.
My prayers are with the campus and their families.
My prayers are with the campus and their families.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#15
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:03pm
It's unthinkable. And the winds are so strong, the medical helicopters can't get there.
Apparently, one of the dorms had a problem with racist graffiti a few months ago that resurfaced this weekend. They don't know if that's related.
Apparently, one of the dorms had a problem with racist graffiti a few months ago that resurfaced this weekend. They don't know if that's related.
#16
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:28pm
I go to school here.... I'm completely shocked and horrified, as is everyone that I've talked to. I've been able to get a hold of most of my close friends, but even so... I cannot believe this. I was in complete shock when they announced the death toll, and then I started crying. How is this happening?
#17
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:31pm
Try to stay calm sweetsiren. The important thing is that you're ok. I know this must be traumatic for. My prayers are with you honey.
....but the world goes 'round
#18
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:33pm
Those poor kids. Hang in there, sweetsiren.
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#19
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:33pm
my prayers are with you (and everyone there) as well sweetsiren. glad you're ok. this is unbelievable.
shalom kitty
#20
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:36pm
SS, thank god you're ok and so are your friends. I'm sorry this has happened.
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#21
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:37pm
Fox News Banner at 1:15 "President Bush Reacts to School Shooting" and then Dana Perino was shown saying "...the President believes in the right to bear arms, but also in gun laws.."
Just glad Fox has its eye on what counts in these early moments.
And before anyone screams at me for "politicizing it", remember who ran the banner.
Just glad Fox has its eye on what counts in these early moments.
And before anyone screams at me for "politicizing it", remember who ran the banner.
"I'm a comedian, but in my spare time, things bother me." Garry Shandling
#22
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:38pm
Did you see the video from a student outside the building? You can hear several gunshots. It's painful to listen to.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
#23
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:38pm
It's just... it was frightening from the beginning, but the early reports are NOTHING in comparison to the scope of what actually happened. When they announced that... god, I don't even know.
Updated On: 4/16/07 at 01:38 PM
#24
Posted: 4/16/07 at 1:39pm
Man, that is some cold reporting right there.
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