Shots Reportedly Fired on Western Kentucky University Campus

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky. -- Officials at Western Kentucky University reported armed men on campus.

WLKY-TV in Louisville reported that the university issued the following text alert at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday: "An armed man has been reported on WKU South Campus. Please stay clear of this area."

WBKO in Bowling Green reported that police are searching for four people dressed in black with guns.

Officials sent out the following text: "Shots fired near Pearce Ford tower. Seek shelter immediately."

James Williams said that he got the following text message from his daughter at 1:37 p.m.: "Stay away from south campus because armed men are running around campus. All students have been moved to the main campus."

University spokesman Bob Skipper said the incident was occurring inside the school's South Campus. Skipper said the building has been evacuated and police are searching the area.

University lawyer Deborah Wilkins said there were no immediate reports of injuries.

The university's South Campus is home to Bowling Green Community College.

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Edited October 22, 2008 by A.J.

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According to the Web site, police confirmed that there was some type of fight that occurred in or near the residence hall, but they could not confirm that weapons were involved or shots were fired. The school is about an hour north of Nashville, Tenn.

"What we believe we have is an altercation between a group of individuals," school spokeswoman Robbin Taylor told CNN. "It began in one area of the campus, moved to another area of the campus."

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[Amby 490]

that's close-ish to me...hmmm...

[rin and john 71]

My daughter is a freshmen at WKU. Currently in Pearce Ford Tower (her dorm room). They are doing a search of the building. She's fine (other than being alone and scared).

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She's fine (other than being alone and scared).

Glad she's safe!

[rin and john 71]

They've sent the students an "all clear" text message. According to the WKU website, four people were taken in for questioning. No confirmation on any weapons found or shots fired. A news conference is scheduled at 4 pm CDT.

[almaty 19]

that is good news..i am also, glad your daughter is ok...