University of Miami shooting : University of Miami opens again; BB-gun suspects into custody
November 21, 2009University of Miami opens again; BB-gun suspects into custody
The University of Miami police lifted its lockdown orders after reporting that at least two suspects who reportedly fired a BB-gun on school grounds have been taken into custody.
“The campus is safe and secure and has been re-opened,” said UM officials in advisory posted on its Web site only minutes ago.
The UM website had issued an alert at 2:42 p.m. advising all students and faculty to go indoors or remain indoors pending further notice from the University of Miami Police Department.
It’s still unclear what circumstances led to the closing of the campus, but UM officials said they would disclose more details later in the day.
Students, who were near the end of classes before the Thanksgiving break, were taken aback by the reports of the campus being closed over what seemed a minor incident.
Olga Gomez, a 35-year-old University of Miami alumnus who was visiting the career center to get help finding a job, was caught at the Hurricane Food Court at the Whiddon University Center during the lockdown.
What was stressing Gomez wasn’t the alledged shooter. It was hoping she’d get out in time to pick up her 6 and 4-year-old kids from school at 5 p.m. and hovered near the doorway.
“I’m sure it was nothing major, if it was a BB gun.”
About 100 students and staff were stuck at the food court, but most seemed bored rather than worried. People were scattered at tables chatting with friends, on laptops. No one seemed anxious, there was no one pacing back and forth.
Jordan Caruso, an 18-year-old freshman at UM, first got a text from his brother, who is also a student, about a shooter on campus at 2:44 p.m. and three minutes later got a text message form the University saying a BB gun was involved in the incident.
His brother found out through the loudspeaker at his dorm that there was a shooting on campus. It wasn’t until three minutes later that the University’s text message was sent saying that a BB gun was involved.
“Once it said BB Gun, it wasn’t as bad. But I still didn’t want to go walking around campus,” Caruso said.
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8 Responses to “University of Miami shooting : University of Miami opens again; BB-gun suspects into custody”
By Marie Curie on Nov 23, 2009 | Reply
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By Web Design Services on Nov 25, 2009 | Reply
I feel bad when i read this issue.The police should take necessary actions for the students security.
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By Mia on Nov 30, 2009 | Reply
BB gun – that’s interesting. In a way, it is just a kids toy (my young brothers all have BB guns) – but BB guns can certainly be dangerous if shot directly at someone. They can blind people if the bullets get into someone’s eye.
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By Адвокат on Dec 1, 2009 | Reply
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By Конструктор on Dec 2, 2009 | Reply
“good post”
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By James Avory on Dec 3, 2009 | Reply
I can’t say anything else – gun selling should be prohibited from common customer. Some things need to be done to prevent such accidents. Right about now this is just scary, because everyone can buy lethal weapon and hurt someone else. That situation keeps increasing the level of violence on the streets, and it is not giving us more safety as some people say.
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By deodorant perspirant on Dec 5, 2009 | Reply
This is very serious issue. I think student security should be made foolproof.
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