10.22.2008

BREAKING: Shots fired at WKU ... or maybe not


It seems as if shots have been fired and police are on the lookout for four armed men dressed in black. Campus is on lock down. More on this as it develops!

UPDATE 1: The police are not giving out ANY information at this time. South campus is under total lock down and the alleged gunman were seen at Pierce Ford Tower.

UPDATE 2: WKU has posted the following release on its Web site:

“The South Campus building on Nashville Road was evacuated earlier following reports that one or more persons were observed in the building with weapons. WKU Police, Bowling Green Police and State Police have conducted an extensive search of the building and the premises. At this time, the police have been unable to find any witnesses or evidence to support earlier reports that weapons were present.

Following this, WKU PD received an unconfirmed report of shots fired in the vicinity of Pearce Ford Tower on the WKU main campus.

Police have confirmed that there was a physical altercation not involving weapons between individuals that occurred in or near PFT, but the police are interviewing witnesses on the scene to determine if weapons were or are present, or if shots were fired.

At this time, the campus emergency warning system has been activated. Students and employees have been advised to remain indoors, in secure areas, until an "all clear" is issued.”

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