Mass shootings near US college campuses kill three, wound 30
Summarised from 3 outlets · 4 reports · Updated 2 Nov, 00:19 · Archive
At least three people were killed and 30 wounded across six separate shootings near major US college campuses over Halloween weekend.
At least three people were killed and 30 wounded in six separate shootings near major US college campuses over Halloween weekend. Incidents occurred in Delaware, Michigan, Colorado, Alabama and Illinois during celebrations including Halloween parties, homecoming events and a college football rivalry game.
In Newark, Delaware, at least six people were wounded when gunfire erupted on Main Street near the University of Delaware around 11 p.m. on Saturday. Witnesses described chaos as costumed revellers fled. At the University of Colorado in Boulder, one 19-year-old student was killed and another wounded at a house party around 11:30 p.m. Police said two suspects have been identified; they believe the men tried to force their way into the party about 90 minutes after authorities had shut it down.
In Birmingham, Alabama, one person was killed and eight wounded in multiple shootings following the Magic City Classic football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State near Legion Field. Police described the night as 'two senseless acts of violence'. One person has been detained in connection with the shooting. The New York Post reports that a gunman in a Michael Myers mask opened fire near Michigan State University in East Lansing, wounding one person.
How it is being reported
- Halloween weekend shootings across US leave at least six dead, dozens woundedA spate of shootings in nightlife districts and near university campuses across the United States over Halloween weekend left at least six people dead and dozens wounded, with Dallas recording the highest toll. Police were investigating multiple incidents in several states, while some suspects remained at large.France 24 · 2 Nov, 00:49
- 3 dead, 30 wounded in Halloween mass shootings on college campuses across USOne of the Halloween shooters was a psycho in a Michael Myers mask who opened fire near Michigan State University in East Lansing.New York Post · 1 Nov, 21:04
- Shootings near 3 college communities leave 1 dead, at least 21 injuredA violent Halloween across the U.S. leave police investigating three shootings near college campuses in Indiana, Alabama and Delaware, while Dallas shootings leave four dead.Fox News · 1 Nov, 16:55
- Mass shooting at Halloween party near U. Delaware leaves 6 wounded, sends costumed partiers fleeingAt least six people were injured in a mass shooting at a Halloween party Saturday night near the University of Delaware — sending costumed college kids fleeing in the chaos.New York Post · 1 Nov, 13:24
In this story: University of Delaware · Michigan State University · University of Colorado · Illinois Wesleyan University · Alabama A&M · Alabama State · Birmingham · Newark
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