University Shooting US: One dead in Grambling State University shooting, school says operating as normal now
Washington/UNI/Sputnik: The Grambling State University, located in Louisiana, is now operating as normal following a shooting at a homecoming event that left one dead.
"GramFam, now is the time to be Unapologetically Unified as we rally to comfort one another after this morning’s incident. The campus has been cleared for normal operations, however, homecoming events scheduled for 10/17 have been canceled along w/classes on 10/18," the university said on Twitter on Sunday.
As we work through recovering from the incident that occurred this morning, it’s important to avoid sharing misinformation. If you have details concerning the incident, call (318) 345-0000 or (318) 274-2222. #seeseomethingsaysomething #staysafe #gramfamunited pic.twitter.com/Kn1jA8nGDk
— Grambling State Univ (@Grambling1901) October 17, 2021
Earlier in the day, multiple shots were fired at the university's campus, resulting in dozens injured and one person (not enrolled at the school) dead, according to The Hill.
NBC said that seven people were injured, with one of them now in critical condition.
Louisiana State Police are investigating the shooting, which is the second fatal incident at Grambling State University in a week.
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