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Up to 13 killed in college shooting in Oregon Ten killed in college shooting in Oregon
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Up to 13 people have been killed in a shooting at Umpqua Community College in the US state of Oregon. Ten people have been killed and seven injured in a shooting at a college in the US state of Oregon.
The 20-year-old gunman opened fire in a classroom on Thursday morning, killing many and wounding at least 20 before dying in a shootout with police. The 20-year-old gunman opened fire in a classroom at Umpqua Community College on Thursday morning.
Oregon's attorney general said 13 were dead, while police said the death toll was between seven and 10. There were conflicting reports on the casualty numbers but Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin said the figure of 10 dead was "the best one".
A visibly frustrated President Barack Obama demanded tighter gun laws, saying prayers are "no longer enough".A visibly frustrated President Barack Obama demanded tighter gun laws, saying prayers are "no longer enough".
Such shootings - and his own response, he said - had become routine, he said, barely concealing his exasperation. Such shootings - and his own response - had become routine, he said, barely concealing his exasperation.
"We are not the only country on Earth with mental illness or with people who want to harm to each other, but we are the only country that has these mass shootings every few months." "We are not the only country on Earth that has people with mental illnesses or want to do harm to other people.
"But we are the only advanced country on earth that sees these mass shootings every few months."
Referring to a BBC interview in which he talked about this, he said countries like the UK and Australia showed that effective legislation was possible.Referring to a BBC interview in which he talked about this, he said countries like the UK and Australia showed that effective legislation was possible.
The motive of the gunman is not known, although police said they were investigating reports that he had warned of his intentions on social media.The motive of the gunman is not known, although police said they were investigating reports that he had warned of his intentions on social media.
Lorie Andrews, who lives opposite the campus, said she heard what sounded like fireworks and when she came out of her home she saw students streaming out.Lorie Andrews, who lives opposite the campus, said she heard what sounded like fireworks and when she came out of her home she saw students streaming out.
"One girl came out wrapped in a blanket with blood on her," she said."One girl came out wrapped in a blanket with blood on her," she said.
Hannah Miles, 19, said that after hearing gunshots, she and fellow students were locked in a classroom when they heard footsteps.
A man's voice could be heard from outside the door: "Come on out, come on out." They ignored it and police eventually rescued them.
The 3,000-student school is located in Roseburg, Oregon, a rural area about 175 miles (280 km) south of Portland.The 3,000-student school is located in Roseburg, Oregon, a rural area about 175 miles (280 km) south of Portland.
Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin said more than 100 police officers responded to the shooting inside the college's Snyder Hall building.
In audio from police radio channels an officer can be heard saying the suspect was down and that there were "multiple gunshot wounds" and calling for multiple ambulances to the scene.In audio from police radio channels an officer can be heard saying the suspect was down and that there were "multiple gunshot wounds" and calling for multiple ambulances to the scene.
The suspect supposedly used a "long gun".The suspect supposedly used a "long gun".
Students were transported by bus to a local fairground to be reunited with their loved ones.Students were transported by bus to a local fairground to be reunited with their loved ones.
According to Umpqua Community College's website, the average age of students is about 38.According to Umpqua Community College's website, the average age of students is about 38.
The two-year college is made up of about 16 buildings on 100 acres of land along the Umpqua River. Are you in the area? If you are willing to share your story, please email haveyoursay@bbc.co.uk with your experiences. If you are happy to speak to a BBC journalist, please include contact details.
A former president of the school, Joe Olson, said the school has no formal security staff, and that there was debate over whether to have armed security guards on campus last year.
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