Two students shot at Delaware State University
{{correction|date=March 22, 2011|explanation=The female victim was taken to Christiana Hospital in Newark, Delaware.  This article reflects a report at the time that "officials" had said Newark, New Jersey; ''Wikinews'' has no information on the accuracy of the report.}}
{{date|September 21, 2007}}

One male and one female who are students attending [[w:Delaware State University|Delaware State University]] in [[w:Dover, Delaware|Dover]], [[Delaware]] are reported to have been shot around 1:00 a.m. (eastern time). The shooting took place near [[w:Memorial Hall (Delaware State)|Memorial Hall]] gymnasium.

"At approximately 12:54 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, the Delaware State University Police Department was notified of an incident in which two students were shot on campus near Memorial Hall.  A single male suspect is being sought, but has not yet been apprehended.  The investigation is continuing with the assistance of other local police," said a statement on the university's website.

Both have been injured and have been taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The university's statement says that the "male student is in stable condition, however, the female student’s injuries are considered serious." The female, taken to Christiana Hospital in [[w:Newark, New Jersey|Newark]], [[New Jersey]], was shot twice, whereas the male, who was taken to Kent General Hospital located in Dover, was shot only once.

"Eight to ten students dispersed from a cafe. Shortly before 1:00 a.m. (eastern time)" a student "pulled a gun" and "five or six shots were fired. The female was shot twice, the male once," said Chief James Overton of the Massachusetts State Police during a press conference, who also said that several agencies including the [[w:FBI|FBI]], The [[w:Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives|Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives]], and local police are participating in the investigation.

Police are currently searching for the suspect and all classes at the university have been canceled indefinitely and anyone on campus is asked to stay inside at all times. Police also ask for no staff or students to come to the campus.

According to Overton, at least two people are considered to be "persons of interest." At least one individual is being questioned by police, but the other is still at large.

"Because the suspect is still at large, residential students are directed to remain in their residence halls for their safety until further notice. Classes on the Dover campus of Delaware State University have been canceled for Friday, Sept. 21 in the wake of an early morning shooting at the institution that has left two students wounded and a suspect at large. All non-essential personnel are directed not to report to work on this day," said a statement posted on the university's website.

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== Sources ==
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*{{source|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/news/wn_report/2007/09/21/2007-09-21_2_persons_of_interest_idd_in_delaware_st.html
|title=2 'persons of interest' ID'd in Delaware State shooting
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|pub=New York Daily News
|date=September 21, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.wmdt.com/topstory/topstory.asp?id=2918
|title=Delaware State University Shooting
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|pub=WMDT
|date=September 21, 2007}}
*{{source-pr|url=http://www.desu.edu/advancement/pr/press_release.php?article_id=291
|title=Classes Canceled due to Shooting on Campus
|pub=Delaware State University
|date=September 21, 2007}}
*{{source|url=http://www.usatoday.com/news/nation/2007-09-21-delaware-shooting_N.htm
|title=2 students shot at Delaware State University, officials say
|author=
|pub=USA Today
|date=September 21, 2007}}

==External links==
{{wikipedia|Delaware State University shooting}}

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[[es:Dos estudiantes heridos por disparos en la Universidad Estatal de Delaware]]
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One male and one female who are students attending Delaware State University in Dover, Delaware are reported to have been shot around 1:00 a.m. (eastern time). The shooting took place near Memorial Hall gymnasium.

"At approximately 12:54 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, the Delaware State University Police Department was notified of an incident in which two students were shot on campus near Memorial Hall.  A single male suspect is being sought, but has not yet been apprehended.  The investigation is continuing with the assistance of other local police," said a statement on the university's website.

Both have been injured and have been taken to a nearby hospital for medical attention. The university's statement says that the "male student is in stable condition, however, the female student’s injuries are considered serious." The female, taken to Christiana Hospital in Newark, New Jersey, was shot twice, whereas the male, who was taken to Kent General Hospital located in Dover, was shot only once.

"Eight to ten students dispersed from a cafe. Shortly before 1:00 a.m. (eastern time)" a student "pulled a gun" and "five or six shots were fired. The female was shot twice, the male once," said Chief James Overton of the Massachusetts State Police during a press conference, who also said that several agencies including the FBI, The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and local police are participating in the investigation.

Police are currently searching for the suspect and all classes at the university have been canceled indefinitely and anyone on campus is asked to stay inside at all times. Police also ask for no staff or students to come to the campus.

According to Overton, at least two people are considered to be "persons of interest." At least one individual is being questioned by police, but the other is still at large.

"Because the suspect is still at large, residential students are directed to remain in their residence halls for their safety until further notice. Classes on the Dover campus of Delaware State University have been canceled for Friday, Sept. 21 in the wake of an early morning shooting at the institution that has left two students wounded and a suspect at large. All non-essential personnel are directed not to report to work on this day," said a statement posted on the university's website.


es:Dos estudiantes heridos por disparos en la Universidad Estatal de Delaware
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