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Oregon college shooting: shooter is dead, sheriff says – rolling updates Oregon college shooting: shooter is dead, sheriff says – rolling updates
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President Obama is due to address the media at 6.20 pm where he will deliver a statement on the shooting:
At 6:20pm ET, @POTUS will deliver a statement on the shooting in Oregon → https://t.co/g3WEdxpHwx #UCCShooting
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Here’s a full video of Oregon state governor Kate Brown’s press conference from a little earlier:
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CNN are reporting that four guns were recovered from the crime scene, all believed to belong to the suspect. The Guardian has not been able to verify this information and the detail was not provided during an on the record press briefing.
Official: 4 guns recovered from Oregon shooting scene believed to belong to suspect. https://t.co/k2gnvMc29u
Updated at 10.42pm BST
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The Oregonian reports this is the second campus shooting in Roseburg, a city of just 22,000 according to the 2010 census, in less than a decade.
In 2006 a Roseburg High School freshman named Vincent Leodoro shot a fellow student, Joseph Monti four times from behind in the school courtyard.
Monti survived the incident and Leodoro was later convicted.
The full story is available here.
As was previously reported in this blog, the UCC shooting is the 45th school shooting in the US this year, and marks the 142nd school shooting since the Sandy Hook school shooting in December 2012, according to the gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety.
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My colleague Ben Jacobs in Washington has been monitoring how various presidential candidates have reacted to the shooting, as details continue to emerge.My colleague Ben Jacobs in Washington has been monitoring how various presidential candidates have reacted to the shooting, as details continue to emerge.
Ben reports:Ben reports:
Presidential campaigns of both parties are starting to react to the campus shooting in Roseburg today by offering their prayers and extending their condolences to families and victims of those affected.Presidential campaigns of both parties are starting to react to the campus shooting in Roseburg today by offering their prayers and extending their condolences to families and victims of those affected.
The first to react was former Florida governor Jeb BushThe first to react was former Florida governor Jeb Bush
Praying for Umpqua Community College, the victims, and families impacted by this senseless tragedy.Praying for Umpqua Community College, the victims, and families impacted by this senseless tragedy.
He has since been joined by several other candidates:He has since been joined by several other candidates:
My heart is with those who lost so much today in Oregon. -O’MMy heart is with those who lost so much today in Oregon. -O’M
The thoughts and prayers of Ohioans go out to the families & victims of the tragic shooting in Oregon today. -JohnThe thoughts and prayers of Ohioans go out to the families & victims of the tragic shooting in Oregon today. -John
It's with a heavy heart that we all pray for those killed or injured in Oregon today. #UCCShootingIt's with a heavy heart that we all pray for those killed or injured in Oregon today. #UCCShooting
Per the pool reporter, @hillaryclinton on shooting: "We have to get the political will to do everything we can to keep people safe."Per the pool reporter, @hillaryclinton on shooting: "We have to get the political will to do everything we can to keep people safe."
While none of the candidates are offering explicitly political statements about the shooting, former Attorney General Eric Holder has weighed in on Twitter in a series of messages urging increased restrictions on firearms ownership:While none of the candidates are offering explicitly political statements about the shooting, former Attorney General Eric Holder has weighed in on Twitter in a series of messages urging increased restrictions on firearms ownership:
Now Oregon. We weep again as a nation. Is the answer to our gun violence epidemic to do nothing? Again? Come on America! We solve problemsNow Oregon. We weep again as a nation. Is the answer to our gun violence epidemic to do nothing? Again? Come on America! We solve problems
Enough! Now Oregon. What reason now to oppose safety measures? Other nations have not had these mass shootings after implementing reformsEnough! Now Oregon. What reason now to oppose safety measures? Other nations have not had these mass shootings after implementing reforms
Gun safety measures will not - by themselves - stop violence. But as part of a comprehensive effort this great Nation can be made more safeGun safety measures will not - by themselves - stop violence. But as part of a comprehensive effort this great Nation can be made more safe
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Brown confirms the deceased gunman was a 20 year-old male. In a short statement she thanked first responders for their service.Brown confirms the deceased gunman was a 20 year-old male. In a short statement she thanked first responders for their service.
“Thank you for your work, as the community responds to this grief,” she said.“Thank you for your work, as the community responds to this grief,” she said.
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In Portland, governor Kate Brown and state police are giving a press conference, saying she is leaving for Roseburg after the briefing.In Portland, governor Kate Brown and state police are giving a press conference, saying she is leaving for Roseburg after the briefing.
The state police superintendent says that the number one priority is to make sure that the scene is secure and that victims are treated.The state police superintendent says that the number one priority is to make sure that the scene is secure and that victims are treated.
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Hanlin asks the public to support the families and victims: “Think of them first. The families of the victims are the ones who are going to have the most difficult days ahead.”Hanlin asks the public to support the families and victims: “Think of them first. The families of the victims are the ones who are going to have the most difficult days ahead.”
The investigation must now sweep the campus, he says. “Currently we’ve got more of the compound to do a thorough search of, we’ve got to process the scene or scenes where the shooting occurred. We’ve got a parking lot full of vehicles to search. And obviously we’ve got just a ton of interviews to do.”The investigation must now sweep the campus, he says. “Currently we’ve got more of the compound to do a thorough search of, we’ve got to process the scene or scenes where the shooting occurred. We’ve got a parking lot full of vehicles to search. And obviously we’ve got just a ton of interviews to do.”
He says police will give an update at 3pm PT.He says police will give an update at 3pm PT.
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Hanlin describes the community in some detail, saying that there are about 107,000 people who live there and “it is a peaceful community.”Hanlin describes the community in some detail, saying that there are about 107,000 people who live there and “it is a peaceful community.”
“We have our share of crime like any peaceful community but certainly this is a shock to have this level of crime or incident happen in our school system.”“We have our share of crime like any peaceful community but certainly this is a shock to have this level of crime or incident happen in our school system.”
He praises the law enforcement response from local counties and the state police, and estimates that more than 100 officers are investigating the campus. No officers were injured in the incident, he says.He praises the law enforcement response from local counties and the state police, and estimates that more than 100 officers are investigating the campus. No officers were injured in the incident, he says.
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“It’s a situation where there was no answers for quite some time,” Hanlin says, adding he personally knows many people who were worried for the welfare of their loved ones.“It’s a situation where there was no answers for quite some time,” Hanlin says, adding he personally knows many people who were worried for the welfare of their loved ones.
Hanlin says he has not heard anything about a warning posted online to stay away from campus, nor can he say whether the shooting was confined to a single classroom.Hanlin says he has not heard anything about a warning posted online to stay away from campus, nor can he say whether the shooting was confined to a single classroom.
He says that the shooter fired on police officers after they arrived, but that he doesn’t know what type of weapon the gunman had.He says that the shooter fired on police officers after they arrived, but that he doesn’t know what type of weapon the gunman had.
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Roseburg sherrif: shooter is deadRoseburg sherrif: shooter is dead
Hanline says: “I can tell you the shooter was a male subject, and I have no further information on that.”Hanline says: “I can tell you the shooter was a male subject, and I have no further information on that.”
“The shooter is deceased,” he adds.“The shooter is deceased,” he adds.
Updated at 9.43pm BSTUpdated at 9.43pm BST
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“Obviously today here in southern Oregon it has not been a good afternoon, it has been a terrible day,” Hanlin begins.“Obviously today here in southern Oregon it has not been a good afternoon, it has been a terrible day,” Hanlin begins.
He says that at approximately 10.38am the police received multiple emergency calls, and on arriving at the college officers located the shooter, “engaged that suspect, there was an exchange of gunfire, the shooter threat was neutralized, and officers continued to sweep the campus for other threats.”He says that at approximately 10.38am the police received multiple emergency calls, and on arriving at the college officers located the shooter, “engaged that suspect, there was an exchange of gunfire, the shooter threat was neutralized, and officers continued to sweep the campus for other threats.”
He says there are confirmed injuries and confirmed fatalities. “It is a very active scene.”He says there are confirmed injuries and confirmed fatalities. “It is a very active scene.”
But Hanlin declines to say whether the attorney general’s statement that 13 people had died was correct. “I don’t want to report a number that’s inaccurate.”But Hanlin declines to say whether the attorney general’s statement that 13 people had died was correct. “I don’t want to report a number that’s inaccurate.”
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Officials have announced two briefings to relay details of the shooting.Officials have announced two briefings to relay details of the shooting.
One will be held by Roseburg sheriff John Hanlin near the site of Umqua, the second will be held by Oregon governor Kate Brown and the state police in Portland. The sheriff’s briefing is expected to begin in the next few minutes.One will be held by Roseburg sheriff John Hanlin near the site of Umqua, the second will be held by Oregon governor Kate Brown and the state police in Portland. The sheriff’s briefing is expected to begin in the next few minutes.
Sheriff Hanlin ready to speak. pic.twitter.com/3QRFwnEYJvSheriff Hanlin ready to speak. pic.twitter.com/3QRFwnEYJv
Updated at 9.40pm BSTUpdated at 9.40pm BST
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A recording of what is apparently the police radio response to the shooting has been uploaded online, with officers audible saying that at “Snyder Hall, somebody is outside one of the doors shooting through the door.”A recording of what is apparently the police radio response to the shooting has been uploaded online, with officers audible saying that at “Snyder Hall, somebody is outside one of the doors shooting through the door.”
The information shared by officers in that report remains unconfirmed, but the audio grows increasingly harrowing as clips of sirens and calls for more ambulances flicker into the scanner.The information shared by officers in that report remains unconfirmed, but the audio grows increasingly harrowing as clips of sirens and calls for more ambulances flicker into the scanner.
At one moment an officer on the scene gasps for breath as he reports back to others: “Exchanging gunshots with him, he’s in a classroom on the, it’s got to be the south-east side of the hall.”At one moment an officer on the scene gasps for breath as he reports back to others: “Exchanging gunshots with him, he’s in a classroom on the, it’s got to be the south-east side of the hall.”
An officer later says: “suspect is down, we’ve got multiple gunshot wounds, we’re going to need multiple ambulances on the scene.”An officer later says: “suspect is down, we’ve got multiple gunshot wounds, we’re going to need multiple ambulances on the scene.”
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The Oregon state police have released a statement that repeats the key facts reported by the Douglas County sheriff’s office.The Oregon state police have released a statement that repeats the key facts reported by the Douglas County sheriff’s office.
On October 1, 2015 at about 10:38AM, an active shooter was reported at the Umpqua Community College Campus in Roseburg, Oregon.On October 1, 2015 at about 10:38AM, an active shooter was reported at the Umpqua Community College Campus in Roseburg, Oregon.
The only information available at this time is:The only information available at this time is:
It is believed there is only one shooter who is no longer a threat.It is believed there is only one shooter who is no longer a threat.
There is no current threat to the community.There is no current threat to the community.
The release goes on to say that staff, family and students are being moved to the Douglas County fairgrounds. “Emergency personnel are urging the public to avoid the area as it could hamper emergency efforts.”The release goes on to say that staff, family and students are being moved to the Douglas County fairgrounds. “Emergency personnel are urging the public to avoid the area as it could hamper emergency efforts.”
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The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is already on the scene. An agency spokesperson told the Guardian that agents came in from Portland and Eugene, Oregon.The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is already on the scene. An agency spokesperson told the Guardian that agents came in from Portland and Eugene, Oregon.
A K9 unit and an assistant special agent from Seattle have also been dispatched to the scene.A K9 unit and an assistant special agent from Seattle have also been dispatched to the scene.
We are responding to the active shooter incident at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.We are responding to the active shooter incident at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon.
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Attorney general: 13 dead, 20 woundedAttorney general: 13 dead, 20 wounded
Oregon attorney general Ellen Rosenblum has told MSNBC that 13 people have died, while earlier state police Lt Bill Fugate told KATU-TV that seven to 10 people were dead and as many as 20 others were injured.Oregon attorney general Ellen Rosenblum has told MSNBC that 13 people have died, while earlier state police Lt Bill Fugate told KATU-TV that seven to 10 people were dead and as many as 20 others were injured.
Oregon AG reporting 13 dead, 20 injured at #UCCShootingOregon AG reporting 13 dead, 20 injured at #UCCShooting
Updated at 9.20pm BSTUpdated at 9.20pm BST
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Gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety has released statements from shooting survivors; the group notes that the Umpqua shooting is the 45th school shooting this year in the uS, and the 142nd school shooting since the Sandy Hook school shooting in December 2012.Gun control group Everytown for Gun Safety has released statements from shooting survivors; the group notes that the Umpqua shooting is the 45th school shooting this year in the uS, and the 142nd school shooting since the Sandy Hook school shooting in December 2012.
“America is the only developed country where when someone asks if you heard about that campus shooting, you have to clarify ‘which one?’ That is unacceptable,” said Colin Goddard, a Virginia Tech survivor and Everytown advocate. “Something has to change. We need to all come together for the Umpqua families today.”“America is the only developed country where when someone asks if you heard about that campus shooting, you have to clarify ‘which one?’ That is unacceptable,” said Colin Goddard, a Virginia Tech survivor and Everytown advocate. “Something has to change. We need to all come together for the Umpqua families today.”
“We are in mourning with the rest of the nation as we learn more about the students, faculty and families affected by the horrific mass shooting today in Roseburg, Oregon,” said Shannon Watt,s founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. “We don’t have to live this way. Parents in other developed countries don’t receive text messages that say, ‘Mom, active shooter. Love you.’““We are in mourning with the rest of the nation as we learn more about the students, faculty and families affected by the horrific mass shooting today in Roseburg, Oregon,” said Shannon Watt,s founder of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense. “We don’t have to live this way. Parents in other developed countries don’t receive text messages that say, ‘Mom, active shooter. Love you.’“
“Obviously no one law will prevent every episode of gun violence, but we have a moral imperative to do more to protect our children or we are sacrificing our children to gun laws made by the gun lobby – we must act now to stop this carnage.”“Obviously no one law will prevent every episode of gun violence, but we have a moral imperative to do more to protect our children or we are sacrificing our children to gun laws made by the gun lobby – we must act now to stop this carnage.”
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Oregon Governor Kate Brown has announced that she will hold a briefing at 1.30pm PT (4.30pm PT) with state police.Oregon Governor Kate Brown has announced that she will hold a briefing at 1.30pm PT (4.30pm PT) with state police.
My thoughts are with the families and victims of today's tragedy.My thoughts are with the families and victims of today's tragedy.
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President Barack Obama has been briefed on the shooting by his homeland security advisor, Reuters reports, quoting a White House source.President Barack Obama has been briefed on the shooting by his homeland security advisor, Reuters reports, quoting a White House source.
“At the president’s request, he will continue to receive updates throughout the day,” the official said.“At the president’s request, he will continue to receive updates throughout the day,” the official said.
Representative Peter DeFazio, who represents Roseburg said the incident is a “heartbreaking tragedy”, AP reports. He added in a statement that he hopes to bring the shooting up in Congress in the hopes of passing legislation.Representative Peter DeFazio, who represents Roseburg said the incident is a “heartbreaking tragedy”, AP reports. He added in a statement that he hopes to bring the shooting up in Congress in the hopes of passing legislation.
John Boehner, outgoing speaker of the House, has also expressed his condolences.John Boehner, outgoing speaker of the House, has also expressed his condolences.
Prayers for the victims, families, students, & faculty at Umpqua Community College, & the community of Roseburg, Oregon.Prayers for the victims, families, students, & faculty at Umpqua Community College, & the community of Roseburg, Oregon.
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Douglas County commissioner Chris Boice has told local reporters that “the threat has been detained”, but he too cannot provide certain details about the suspect’s condition or casualties.Douglas County commissioner Chris Boice has told local reporters that “the threat has been detained”, but he too cannot provide certain details about the suspect’s condition or casualties.
“We’ve had reports of multiple casualties and several more injuries and that’s really all I know,” Boice said.“We’ve had reports of multiple casualties and several more injuries and that’s really all I know,” Boice said.
The commissioner said he learned of the shooting when one of his staffers “got a phone call from her daughter who was on campus, and the shooting was happening at that point.”The commissioner said he learned of the shooting when one of his staffers “got a phone call from her daughter who was on campus, and the shooting was happening at that point.”
“I ran down the hall called the sheriff on his cellphone, he was en route to the incident,” Boice said. “We’re a tight knit community and everybody knows everybody.”“I ran down the hall called the sheriff on his cellphone, he was en route to the incident,” Boice said. “We’re a tight knit community and everybody knows everybody.”
“We’re going to be heavily impacted by this and I can’t imagine what those families [of victims] must be feeling right now.”“We’re going to be heavily impacted by this and I can’t imagine what those families [of victims] must be feeling right now.”
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Sheriff's office: 'threat over'Sheriff's office: 'threat over'
The suspect is “in custody” but in unknown condition, a spokesperson for the Douglas County sheriff’s department has told the local NBC affiliate. “At this time there is no longer a threat.”The suspect is “in custody” but in unknown condition, a spokesperson for the Douglas County sheriff’s department has told the local NBC affiliate. “At this time there is no longer a threat.”
“It’s really kind of a shock for a community this size,” the spokesman said. “It’s absolutely devastating, my granddaughter attends there and by the grace of god she was home sick today.”“It’s really kind of a shock for a community this size,” the spokesman said. “It’s absolutely devastating, my granddaughter attends there and by the grace of god she was home sick today.”
Andrea Zielinski, spokeswoman for Douglas County Sheriff’s office, meanwhile told the AP that she couldn’t say whether the shooter had been arrested or was killed.Andrea Zielinski, spokeswoman for Douglas County Sheriff’s office, meanwhile told the AP that she couldn’t say whether the shooter had been arrested or was killed.
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Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg has released a statement saying the hospital has received nine patients from the community college and that three more are en route.Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg has released a statement saying the hospital has received nine patients from the community college and that three more are en route.
The blockade is still in effect and students are being bused to the fairgrounds. pic.twitter.com/1p9WzGw9BoThe blockade is still in effect and students are being bused to the fairgrounds. pic.twitter.com/1p9WzGw9Bo
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State police spokesperson Lt Bill Fugate has told KATU-TV that seven to 10 people were killed, and as many as 20 others were injured. The number was revised down from his earlier casualty reports.State police spokesperson Lt Bill Fugate has told KATU-TV that seven to 10 people were killed, and as many as 20 others were injured. The number was revised down from his earlier casualty reports.
His counterparts at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have still not released an official number of casualties, only adding to their previous statements that the 911 call came in at 10.38am PT.His counterparts at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office have still not released an official number of casualties, only adding to their previous statements that the 911 call came in at 10.38am PT.
The statement continues: “Students and faculty members are being bused to the Douglas County Fairgrounds and can be picked up there. We have no further information at this time.”The statement continues: “Students and faculty members are being bused to the Douglas County Fairgrounds and can be picked up there. We have no further information at this time.”
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Officers are moving students to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, as well to locations off campus.Officers are moving students to Mercy Medical Center in Roseburg, as well to locations off campus.
People who were at the school when the incident began have described the shock, horror and eventual evacuation.People who were at the school when the incident began have described the shock, horror and eventual evacuation.
Omg there's someone shooting on campus.Omg there's someone shooting on campus.
Students are running everywhere. Holy God.Students are running everywhere. Holy God.
Hi guys. I'm ok. Physically. We're being bused off campus.Hi guys. I'm ok. Physically. We're being bused off campus.
Updated at 8.30pm BSTUpdated at 8.30pm BST
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A gunman has shot multiple people at a college campus in western Oregon, emergency officials have said.A gunman has shot multiple people at a college campus in western Oregon, emergency officials have said.
Umpqua Community College was locked down on Thursday and civilians have been advised to stay away from the area, about 180 miles south of Portland.Umpqua Community College was locked down on Thursday and civilians have been advised to stay away from the area, about 180 miles south of Portland.
A spokesperson for the Douglas County Sheriff’s office told the Guardian that police from multiple jurisdictions responded to a 911 call at 10.38am PT, in which the caller reported an active shooter at the school.A spokesperson for the Douglas County Sheriff’s office told the Guardian that police from multiple jurisdictions responded to a 911 call at 10.38am PT, in which the caller reported an active shooter at the school.
The spokesperson said that police could not yet confirm any details about casualties or a shooter.The spokesperson said that police could not yet confirm any details about casualties or a shooter.
Active shooter scene is code 4. Multiple casualties all pt's transported. Media requests are being handled by Douglas County Major CrimesActive shooter scene is code 4. Multiple casualties all pt's transported. Media requests are being handled by Douglas County Major Crimes
Appearing on MSNBC, Ray Shouffler of the Douglas County fire department said a suspected shooter had been “neutralized”.Appearing on MSNBC, Ray Shouffler of the Douglas County fire department said a suspected shooter had been “neutralized”.
The college has about 3,000 students and its website and phone line went offline shortly after emergency services alerted residents about the shooting. The Douglas County sheriff’s office did not immediately return a call seeking to confirm details.The college has about 3,000 students and its website and phone line went offline shortly after emergency services alerted residents about the shooting. The Douglas County sheriff’s office did not immediately return a call seeking to confirm details.
The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is on the scene. An agency spokesperson said ATF agents came in from Portland and Eugene, Oregon. The ATF’s K9 unit and an assistant special agent from Seattle have also been dispatched to the scene.The Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) is on the scene. An agency spokesperson said ATF agents came in from Portland and Eugene, Oregon. The ATF’s K9 unit and an assistant special agent from Seattle have also been dispatched to the scene.
Updated at 8.09pm BSTUpdated at 8.09pm BST