Campus police are currently investigating a possible gunman at the University of Rhode Island, Kingston:
Investigating possible gunman on campus. Seek shelter and stay where you are until we update further. http://t.co/WNkHTqTuYV
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
@cyoung19 Campus police are on scene now. Updating homepage as we get more info. Activating emergency alert system. http://t.co/WNkHTqTuYV
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
Fortunately, media are reporting that no shots have been fired:
#URI student: No shots have been fired yet: http://t.co/nahPt5i4zL #Gunman
— NECN (@NECN) April 4, 2013
UPDATE: URI still under lockdown after reports of gunman; eyewitness tells us no gunshots seen or fired: http://t.co/4PwJVYjgzy
— WPRI 12 (@wpri12) April 4, 2013
More:
According to URI spokeswoman, "the gunman pulled out a gun, didn't fire any shots, and kept repeating "I'm a nice guy"" – NECN
— Joe Brooks (@joebrooks) April 4, 2013
We hope everyone stays safe.
https://twitter.com/Hayls92/status/319849207584415747
Possible gunman on my campus or just a scare who knows everyone satay safe though #uri
— Andrew Vitagliano (@AvitagTTV) April 4, 2013
Possible gunman on URI campus. Prayers and safety to all there, especially my best friend John
— Taylor Popielarz (@TaylorPopielarz) April 4, 2013
Nothing like getting a heart attack first thing in the morning after learning about uri, stay safe everyone ❤❤❤
— Sarah Vadnais (@svad32592) April 4, 2013
https://twitter.com/saralynns_/status/319849908855242752
I hope everyone on the URI campus is okay. Thoughts and prayers going out to them
— Jordan Bellucci (@jbellucci94) April 4, 2013
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Update:
Campus has NOT been cleared. Precautions remain in place. No injuries reported. Stay indoors until further notice. http://t.co/pAWJ3KfjFK
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
Classes have been canceled:
As a precautionary measure, all classes are cancelled today on the Kingston campus only.
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
For the time being, campus shuttles have been stopped, and RIPTA public buses have been diverted away from campus until further notice.
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
Latest update – too long for Twitter – https://t.co/k0Dv404CtK
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
State police are in the process of clearing Chafee Hall room by room. Continue to stay indoors until further notice.
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
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Update:
WPRI is reporting that police have found a Nerf gun:
UPDATE: Police recovered a Nerf gun in URI's Chafee Hall, but they are continuing to search the building. http://t.co/Z9BCQ19hZP
— WPRI 12 (@wpri12) April 4, 2013
R.I. State Police Col. Steven O’Donnell told WPRI.com investigators believe there was never a gun or an active shooter, but he said they did recover a Nerf gun and continue to search the building.
We will continue to monitor this story and update with developments.
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Update:
Thankfully, it appears that URI students and faculty were not in any real danger:
Lock-down ended. Investigation revealed there was no gun or active shooter at any time. Classes resume on Friday. https://t.co/yyJyy53xpC
— URI (@universityofri) April 4, 2013
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