Two people are reported dead in Hazard, Ky., tonight after a shooting at Hazard Community & Technical College. Two suspects are in custody, and a press conference is scheduled for 9 p.m.
@katiewymt reporting one shooter, but two in custody. Police not calling this a school shooting, just happened in the parking lot of HCTC.
— Raiser (@QCSRaiser) January 16, 2013
President of Hazard Community and Technical College says at least three people were hurt in a shooting in a parking lot at about 6 p.m.
— HLpublicsafety (@HLpublicsafety) January 15, 2013
#HCTC Two people reportedly turned themselves in at state police hq in Hazard in re: to shooting, Tpr. Tony Watts said.
— HLpublicsafety (@HLpublicsafety) January 16, 2013
BREAKING NEWS UPDATE: We just got this image from the scene of tech school shooting in Hazard, KY. 2 dead, 1 injured. pic.twitter.com/VDfj0YsK
— WOWK 13 News (@WOWK13News) January 16, 2013
RT @hlpublicsafety: #HCTC Pres Stephen Greiner said officials “have no idea at this point” what prompted the shooting.
— Lexington Herald-Leader (@heraldleader) January 16, 2013
Talked to my mom after the shooting at HCTC. She was almost in tears & said, "I never thought it would happen here."
— Shawn Reynolds (@ShawnReynolds_) January 16, 2013
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Pulled out of HCTC at 5:00, from getting brent and the shooting happened at 5:15!! Were very lucky. Praying for those who lost their lives!
— staci? (@stacimelton) January 16, 2013
So thankful to hear my mom's voice. Shes an HCTC employee. Praying for her staff and students. #thankfulbutpraying #PrayersforHCTC
— Cassity McCool-Solis (@cassityjune) January 16, 2013
Twitchy will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
The incident is the second school shooting reported today, following an incident in St. Louis, Mo. Our prayers are with the victims.
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