How Virginia Tech Notified Students of Shooting

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Virginia Tech has canceled all classes. Those on campus are asked to remain where [they] are, lock their doors and stay away from windows. Persons off campus are asked not to come to campus.

10:52 a.m.

Subject: Second Shooting Reported; Police have one gunman in custody

In addition to an earlier shooting today in West Ambler Johnston, there has been a multiple shooting with multiple victims in Norris Hall.

Police and EMS are on the scene.

Police have one shooter in custody and as part of routine police procedure, they continue to search for a second shooter.

All people in university buildings are required to stay inside until further notice.

All entrances to campus are closed.

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