The suspect remains unknown, and authorities are urging people to shelter in place as police respond to the active situation. (Image: WWNY)
Authorities have confirmed that one person has been hurt in a gunshot that has put the SUNY Morrisville campus under lockdown. The public has been urged to stay away from the area and there has been a big police response to the event, which happened on Monday afternoon. A shelter-in-place order is still in effect on campus while an unidentified suspect is being sought.
The shooting was reported to have taken place in South Hall, a building on the SUNY Morrisville campus. According to an emergency alert sent out by the university, one person was injured in the incident. The alert stated, “Shooting has occurred in South Hall, one person is injured.” Crucially, the university confirmed that the suspect is still unknown, heightening the urgency of the lockdown and the police investigation. At this point, neither the precise circumstances of the shooting nor the injured person's condition have been made public.
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Law enforcement and state officials are actively responding to the crisis. Madison County Public Information Officer Samantha Field confirmed the campus lockdown and urged the public to stay away from the area. Kathy Hochul, the governor of New York State, also spoke about the incident and said she had been informed about the shooting. “New York State Police are assisting local law enforcement and SUNY leadership as they respond to this situation,” Governor Hochul said. She reinforced that the "campus remains on lockdown until further notice," indicating the active and ongoing nature of the emergency.
In reaction to the threat, SUNY Morrisville quickly activated its emergency procedures. The university sent an alert and follow-up email to all students with clear instructions. The message stated: “Shelter in place until further notice.” This is a standard step in active shooter situations, meant to protect people by keeping them indoors and in safe locations.This directive, which is intended to keep individuals safe by requiring them to stay indoors in a secure area, is normal policy in active shooter scenarios. The university has committed to providing additional information as it becomes available.
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