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One dead after gunman opens fire at Delta State University Delta State University shooting: Professor killed and gunman still on loose
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A public university is currently on lock down after an active shooter was reported on campus in Cleveland, Mississippi. A professor has reportedly been shot dead after a gunman opened fire at a university in Cleveland, Mississippi. The campus is on lockdown as police hunt the suspect.
Bolivar County Coroner Nate Brown said that one DSU professor has died from the shooting, the Clarion Ledger reported. The shooting at Delta State University was reported at 10.40am after shots rang out at Jobe Hall, the university's auditorium.
Delta state president LaForge now at Jobe. pic.twitter.com/e8TIGUPwseDelta state president LaForge now at Jobe. pic.twitter.com/e8TIGUPwse
The shooting was reported at 10:40am on Monday after shots rang out at Jobe Hall, the university's auditorium.
"Please stay inside and away from windows," the university wrote on Twitter."Please stay inside and away from windows," the university wrote on Twitter.
The Cleveland Police Department is assisting Delta State police with the investigation, the paper reported. The Cleveland Police Department is assisting Delta State police with the investigation, the Clarion Ledger reported.
Helen Staten, a graphic design student at the university, uploaded Instagram footage as she was locked in the room next to where the shooting took place: "Shooting was in the building right next to the one I was in. Please keep is all in your prayers and well wishes."
 
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More than 4,000 students are enrolled at the university. Students and faculty were effectively escorted from the college campus.More than 4,000 students are enrolled at the university. Students and faculty were effectively escorted from the college campus.