UPDATE: the Douglas County Sheriff's Office in Roseburg has confirmed that 10 people have died and seven people have been injured. It is unclear whether or not the death of the gunman is included in the 10 people killed. It is also unclear how the gunman died.
The incident is being classified as a "mass-casualty event." As such, police are not releasing the names of those who have died for at least one to two days.
All injured initially transported to @MMCHealth in Roseburg. Three most critically injured flown to other hospitals. #UCCShooting
— Douglas Co Sheriff (@DouglasCoSO) October 1, 2015
At this time, we are reporting 10 deaths and 7 injured in the #UCCShooting -- this is current best information.
— Douglas Co Sheriff (@DouglasCoSO) October 1, 2015
The investigation into this tragic event is still ongoing, and police are not commenting on the gunman.
Investigation into #UCCShooting shooter/motives is ongoing. We are not ready at this time to make any comments on him.
— Douglas Co Sheriff (@DouglasCoSO) October 1, 2015
Original Story:
A police officer on scene at an Oregon Community College has confirmed that a gunman who opened fire on the campus is now dead.
During a press conference on Thursday afternoon, a spokesperson for local police confirmed that a 20-year-old male shooter has died.
Police and first responders received a 911 call at around 10:30 a.m. on Thursday. After arriving on scene, police found the shooter near one of the buildings on the Umpqua Community College campus.
There was an exchange of gunfire between officers and the shooter.
Police are now sweeping the college for additional threats; officers are referring to the incident as an active investigation.
Described as a rather peaceful community, Governor of Oregon Kate Brown said she is in a state of “profound dismay” following Thursday’s events.
At this time, responders are focusing on attending to the injured and securing the campus.
There are well over 100 officers and detectives on scene. No police officers were injured.
Police have confirmed that some people have died and some were injured.
Early reports suggest that at least 13 people are dead and as many as 20 are injured; however, police have yet to confirm these numbers.
The college is currently on lock down. The campus is located in a rural location about 180 kilometres south of Portland in Roseburg.
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