Shooting Reported At Penn State Beaver
University Police at Penn State Beaver reported a shooting at the Commonwealth campus just before 4 p.m. this afternoon. Two people have been shot, according to Pittsburgh CBS and local authorities.
Update, 6:24 p.m.: Penn State Beaver will reopen tomorrow at 8 a.m.
01PSU AlertBR: Campus will reopen at 8 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 14. Please contact your supervisor or faculty member should you have questions
— Penn State Beaver (@PennStateBeaver) December 13, 2017
Update, 6:20 p.m.: Penn State Beaver Public Relations Director April Johnston-Smith confirmed that the shooting was a murder-suicide involving an employee who was killed by her estranged husband. The shooting took place in the parking lot outside of the food services building. Johnston-Smith also said that State Police have taken over the investigation and all non-essential personnel have been sent home.
April Johnston-Smith, public relations director at @PennStateBeaver, verified a murder-suicide occurred on campus this afternoon. No students were involved. pic.twitter.com/sPPLJvNwm7
— Kate Malongowski (@BCTkate) December 13, 2017
Update, 6:10 p.m.: President Barron released a statement regarding the shooting at Penn State Beaver, noting that the Penn State community is “profoundly saddened by the tragedy” and the security of students and university faculty is the top priority across all campuses.
A message from President Eric Barron regarding the tragedy that occurred this afternoon at the @PennStateBeaver campus: pic.twitter.com/cSHjH52CGC
— Penn State (@penn_state) December 13, 2017
Update, 4:44 p.m.: Penn State Beaver Chancellor Jenifer Cushman announced on the campus’ Facebook page that no students were involved in the shooting. Campus police are urging students to avoid the student union building and food service locations.
Update, 4:40 p.m.: Authorities report that two are dead in a shooting at Penn State Beaver, according to CBS Pittsburgh.
Update, 4:17 p.m.: Officials have closed Penn State Beaver’s campus until further notice.
01PSU AlertBR: Campus has been closed for until further notice.
— Penn State Beaver (@PennStateBeaver) December 13, 2017
Original Story
A Penn State Beaver alert said that the shots were fired near Brodhead Bistro and that there is currently no threat to students as of the last update at 4 p.m. Authorities have not yet announced whether or not the suspect is in custody and the campus remains on lockdown.
01PSU AlertBR: Shots fired near Bistro. Situation is contained. We will remain on lockdown until further notice. Authorities responding.
— Penn State Beaver (@PennStateBeaver) December 13, 2017
01PSU AlertBR: Incident on campus. Police on scene. No threat at this time. Please avoid Student Union Bldg and Food Services area.
— Penn State Beaver (@PennStateBeaver) December 13, 2017
There is no official report on injuries yet but WPXI News in Pittsburgh reported that the coroner has been called to the scene.
Penn State Beaver is located 30 miles northwest of Pittsburgh. We will keep you updated on this situation as more information becomes available.
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