Wednesday, October 22, 2008

Gunmen reportedly open fire on WKU campus

Western Kentucky University campus was locked down early Wednesday afternoon after unconfirmed reports of shots fired at a residential hall on campus. Pearce Ford Tower is reportedly where the incident occurred.

The campus warning system was activated and students and staff were told to stay at their current location, according to the Bowling Green Daily News. Around 12:15 p.m., there were unconfirmed reports of armed men at the WKU South campus. Campus police were joined by Bowling Green city police and the KSP. 


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