Santa Monica College Shuts Down After Campus Shooting

Campus closed as shooter remains at large, victim critical
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Posted Oct 16, 2024 1:13 AM CDT
Santa Monica College Shuts Down After Campus Shooting
Santa Monica College students walk past the campus entrance on Monday, June 10, 2013, in Santa Monica, Calif.   (AP Photo/Nick Ut,File)

Santa Monica College in California was shut down Tuesday following a shooting incident described by officials as "workplace violence." The situation unfolded at the school's Center for Media and Design, which also hosts radio station KCRW. The incident occurred around 10pm on Monday. The gunman has not been apprehended, and no arrests have been made.

The unidentified victim is in critical condition after being admitted to the hospital. Authorities are yet to reveal further details on the investigation led by the Santa Monica Police Department, which hasn't responded to media inquiries. College officials assert full cooperation with law enforcement, emphasizing the closure of all campuses as a precaution to safeguard their community. "This was a workplace violence incident, not a random act," the college says in a statement. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)

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