NIU Shooting

NIU student shot outside residence hall early this morningPosted:
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Feb 19, 2010 12:44 PM CST Friday, February 19, 2010 1:44 PM EST

Photo Courtesy: NBC 5 Chicago
The injured student was taken to Kishwaukee Community Hospital for treatment.
NIU President Dr. John Peters briefs the media about the shooting.


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DEKALB (WREX) - An NIU student was shot in the leg by another student outside a residence hall early Friday morning.
NIU President Dr. John Peters says the shooting happened at 3:29 a.m. outside Stevenson Residence Hall. It involved two students who got into an altercation. The victim, who lives at Stevenson Hall, was shot in the leg. The suspect, who is also a student, lives off campus. He was arrested by NIU Police four minutes after the shooting occurred.
The injured student was taken to Kishwaukee Community Hospital for treatment.
At 3:48 a.m., Dr. Peters says a campus text alert went out to subscribers. The campus did go on lockdown for a short time. According to NIU's website, the "all clear" was issued by 5:50 a.m.
The names of the victim and the shooter have not been released and no charges have been filed in the shooting.
Dr. Peters says extra security will be on campus, specifically at Stevenson Residence Hall.
If students observe anything that appears to be out of the ordinary today they are asked to call NIU Public Safety at (815) 753-1212.The NIU campus remains open and all classes will be held as scheduled. NIU has a hotline for questions about classes and campus activities. The phone numbers are: (815) 753-1573 or (815) 753-1574 or (815) 753-1585.
Due to road closures around the residence halls, student buses will not be making stops at: Grant South, Grant North, Stevenson North or Stevenson South. All other stops will remain in service.
Counselors are on standby for students at the Counseling and Student Development Center, 200 Campus Life Building. You can call (815) 753-1206 for a walk-in appointment all day today.


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3The God of my rock; in him will I trust: he is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my saviour; thou savest me from violence.