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Jon Ace

(243 posts)
Mon Mar 5, 2012, 11:26 PM Mar 2012

Gunman Headed to George Washington Campus: Secret Service

Source: NBC Washington

The U.S. Secret Service reported a man with a gun was headed from the White House toward the campus of George Washington University, according to the school.

Campus police said no one had arrived on campus by about 10 p.m., but they are on alert.

A school spokesman told WTOP that an emergency text was sent to students but the campus is not on lockdown. Students have been advised to remain on alert.

Read more: http://www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/Gunman-Headed-to-GW-Campus-Secret-Service-141525263.html



Hopefully no one gets hurt...
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Gunman Headed to George Washington Campus: Secret Service (Original Post) Jon Ace Mar 2012 OP
Just occurred to me: Wouldn't it suck if your last name was "Gunman?" Ian David Mar 2012 #1
As I wouldn't call it a 'campus' exactly, I'd warn everyone in the general area, elleng Mar 2012 #2
WAIT! He was at the White House and didn't get rushed By Secret Service? Is he Walking? Justice wanted Mar 2012 #3

elleng

(130,864 posts)
2. As I wouldn't call it a 'campus' exactly, I'd warn everyone in the general area,
Mon Mar 5, 2012, 11:50 PM
Mar 2012

people other than students, people visiting restaurants in the area, etc. Its a fairly large segment of downtown DC.

http://www.gwu.edu/explore/visitingcampus/campusmaps

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