From UCC’s Facebook page

Between seven and ten people are reportedly dead after a shooting incident that took place around 10:40 a.m. this morning at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. Numerous media outlets report that another 20 people were injured after an unidentified gunman opened fire on the campus. Initial word from Oregon State Police indicated that 15 people had been killed, but that number was later downgraded.

UPDATE, 1:03 p.m.: The Register-Guard in Eugene spoke to a witness of the shootings who told them “the shooter was a male and acted alone. He was shot by police.” CBS News reports that Oregon Attorney General Ellen Rosenblum said that 13 people have been confirmed killed. The gunmen is among the dead. 

UPDATE, 2:09 p.m.: At an afternoon press conference, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin told reporters that the shooter, a 26-year-old male, exchanged fire with officers and was ultimately “neutralized.” No officers were injured in the fight. Law enforcement officials continue to process the campus.

“It’s been a terrible day,” Hanlin said. “At this point, it’s a very active scene. It’s a very active investigation.”

UPDATE, 10/2: The Outpost has learned that one of the victims is a former Fortuna High School graduate.

Live video coverage from KGW News below.

At about 10:38 AM, the 911 center received a report of a shooting at Umpqua Community College. Police units from…

Posted by Douglas County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, October 1, 2015


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