(PHOTO: BOLIVAR)
DEVELOPING – Delta State University has confirmed in a tweet that one person is dead after an active shooter opened fire on the Mississippi campus, which is on lockdown. Students and faculty at the Cleveland, Mississippi campus are being advised to stay inside and away from windows.
SCHOOLCAST: An active shooter has been spotted on campus near Jobe Hall. Please take immediate lock down action.
— Delta State (@DeltaState) September 14, 2015
“Delta State University has confirmed one fatality. Campus remains under lockdown. Please stay inside and away from windows,” the school tweeted.
Delta State University has confirmed one fatality. Campus remains under lockdown. Please stay inside and away from windows.
— Delta State (@DeltaState) September 14, 2015
Bolivar County Coroner Dr. Nate Brown told the Clarion-Ledger that a professor was shot, but could not give further information at this time. Cleveland police, Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Dept. are assisting in the investigation, according to Delta State.
MHP, Cleveland Police and Bolivar Sheriff's Department are on campus. More information will be distributed as available.
— Delta State (@DeltaState) September 14, 2015
Delta State has about 4,000 students.
Emergency management has set up command center. MS Governor's office and IHL have offered their assistance. Campus remains locked down.
— Delta State (@DeltaState) September 14, 2015
Cleveland is a city of just over 12,000 people. It’s located 38 miles northeast of Greenville.
