Thursday, December 8, 2011

Virginia Tech Police officer, one other, killed on campus - Crime Scene - The Washington Post

Virginia Tech Police officer, one other, killed on campus - Crime Scene - The Washington Post: A Virginia Tech police officer was fatally shot Thursday during a routine traffic stop on the Blacksburg campus and a second person was found slain in a nearby parking lot after the gunman fled, the university reports.

The shooter is still at large, the university said.

A campus-wide message advised students to “Stay indoors,” and warned. “Secure in place.”

There are no classes today at the university, as students have a reading day to prepare for finals.

The university said on its Web site that a routine traffic stop that prompted the shootings.

Jermaine Holmes, director of academic support services for student athletes, said the shooting appeared to be a traffic stop gone awry.


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