Feb 15, 2008

NIU Shooting Update

Latest news reports say 21 people were hurt in the shooting yesterday. Investigators recovered 48 shell casings and six shotgun shells. 6 including (including the gunman, who was a former graduate student) have died.

News reports have released the 27-year old shooter's name and photo, as well as the names of a few students who have died from their injuries. Still no motive has been determined as to why this academically awarded, outstanding student would such a thing. Authorities are saying he stopped taking meds and started acting erractically. What meds and what condition is not being shared, yet.

As I watch the reports, my heart goes out to those students and families. It upsets me to watch; I can't even fanthom the emotional toll it's taking on those who were on campus.

1 comments:

Sherry said...

I'm so glad to see your post and know that this was not the school you are attending now. That was what I was thinking last night - is that Meari's school? You are in my thoughts and prayers even if it's not your school.