This just happened at my campus so I am just letting people know that I am ok.
Here is a quote of our emergency alert web page.
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5:43 p.m.
NIU officials have provided the following information about the victims of the shooting:
18 victims were transported to Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb:
*Eight victims are in stable condition
*Six victims are in good condition
*Four victims are in critical condition and two of those victims were transported to regional hospitals
5:20 p.m.
Many of the shooting victims have been transported to Kishwaukee Community Hospital in DeKalb.
5:12 p.m.
Police are confirming that the shooter is dead by a self-inflicted gunshot.
A press conference will be held in the Altgeld Hall Auditorium at 5:30 p.m.
4:39 p.m.
A media staging area is available in the auditorium of Altgeld Hall (castle building on east side of campus).
4:31 p.m.
All NIU students are asked to call their parents as soon as possible.
4:24 p.m.
Campus police reiterate that an immediate danger has passed. Students should return to their residence halls and stay there. All classes are cancelled and all NIU campuses are closed for tonight and tomorrow (2/15/08 ).
4:14 p.m.
Campus police report that the immediate danger has passed. The gunman is no longer a threat. The DeKalb campus is closed tomorrow. All NIU classes are cancelled and campuses are closed for tonight and tomorrow. Students can go to any residence hall for counseling.
4:10 p.m.
Campus police report that the scene is secure. Only essential personnel should remain on campus.
The following hotlines are available for students & parents.
* 815-753-1573
* 815-753-6143
* 815-753-1574
* 815-753-1575
* 815-753-9564
* 815-753-6257
Counseling is also available on campus for students at the Neptune Dining Hall, Campus Life Building 100 and the Psychological Services Center in the Psychology/Computer Science Building. Students may go to any residence hall for counseling.
3:50 p.m.
It has been confirmed that there has been a shooting on campus and several people have been taken away by ambulance. All NIU campuses are closed and classes are cancelled for tonight and tomorrow (2/15/08 ) on the DeKalb campus. People are urged not to come to campus. More information will be posted as it becomes available.
3:40 p.m.
All classes on the DeKalb campus are cancelled for tonight. All NIU campuses are closed and all classes are cancelled for tonight and tomorrow (2/15/08 ).
3:20 p.m.
There has been a report of a possible gunman on campus. Get to a safe area and take precautions until given the all clear. Avoid the King Commons and all buildings in that vicinity.
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News link to an article on the incident.
Another link to a different news article.
I was in the building directly next to where the lecture hall had the incidence from about 11:20am to 12:00pm to work on a group project with other class mates. I was in a building about 5-10 minutes of walking distance when all of this happened and was walking to the parking garage right near the building (the only thing between the parking garage and the building of the shooting was a creek, a small visitor parking lot and a road). My class got out around 3:10pm-3:15pm. I am fine and such but check out the news today and tomorrow for more info on the NIU Shooting. It is currently on our news channels right now.