Shooting at Delaware State University

I just had a minor freakout when I heard "Delaware", but its OK - my cousin just started University of Delaware, NOT Delaware State University. Phew.


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Classes on the Dover campus of Delaware State University have been canceled for Friday, Sept. 21 in the wake of an early morning shooting at the institution that has left two students wounded and a suspect at large. All non-essential personnel are directed not to report to work on this day.



The primary priorities of the University at the point are the safety of the residential student population and the DSU Police investigation of the shooting. DSU Police Department with the assistance of the Dover Police Department are working toward the apprehension of the suspect.



The university is implementing a plan to provide essential services to its residential population on campus. Because the suspect is still at large, residential students are directed to remain in their residence halls for their safety until further notice.



At approximately 12:54 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 21, the Delaware State University Police Department was notified of an incident in which two students were shot on campus near Memorial Hall. A single male suspect is being sought, but has not yet been apprehended. The investigation is continuing with the assistance of other local police.



A male student and a female student were transported to hospitals within the state. The male student is in stable condition, however, the female student’s injuries are considered serious.



University personnel and students can check of updates on this situation through the DSU Website (www.desu.edu) and through the DSU Snow Phone # at (302) 857-SNOW (7669).



Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the DSU Police at 857-6290 or the DSU TIPS Line at 857-7918.

Re: Shooting at Delaware State University

glad to hear your cousin is ok

Re: Shooting at Delaware State University

Wow, glad to hear your cousin is ok.

My dad was stationed at Dover AFB when I was in 5th, 6th & 7th grade. Del State was right down the road from base housing, we used to pass it all the time!

Re: Shooting at Delaware State University

This just scared the cr@p out of me too!! My sis and cousin go to UDel. Thankfully, it was not there.

Re: Shooting at Delaware State University

glad to hear your cousin is ok...