Report: Shots Fired on Virginia Tech Campus

The threat has been lifted at VATech. Tragic day. The students must be like what next?

Live feed for presser here.

Virginia Tech shootings: Live updates and video - The Buzz - The Washington Post (http://wapo.st/vMFvsR)

Slain Virginia Tech officer identified | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech (http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/12/120811-unirel-crousememoriam.html)

Is it just a random string of bad luck when it comes to incidents at Va Tech or what?

Is it just a random string of bad luck when it comes to incidents at Va Tech or what?

You'd think the place was cursed or something. I feel for those students and faculty/staff who were around in 07 and again yesterday. Like throwing salt into a wound.


Thoughts go out to the officer's family as well.

Slain Virginia Tech officer identified | Virginia Tech News | Virginia Tech (http://www.vtnews.vt.edu/articles/2011/12/120811-unirel-crousememoriam.html)


5 kids and step children? I'd like to donate to that family. A tragic to say the least.

I heard that today about the officer and all the kids he left behind. I hope the campus supports his family for all he did.

5 kids and step children? I'd like to donate to that family. A tragic to say the least.

Here is some information from V.Tech's website:

Memorial fund established for family of Deriek Crouse

A memorial fund has been established to support the needs of the family of Deriek Crouse, the Virginia Tech Police officer who was fatally shot Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. Those wishing to contribute can mail checks, payable to “Deriek Crouse Memorial Fund,” to the address below:

National Bank of Blacksburg
Attn: Dana Sutphin
P.O. Box 90002
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9002

Those seeking more information about the fund should call 540-552-2011 and ask to speak with Dana Sutphin, branch manager.

Man, I just don't understand why shit like this happens. Why do people do mean things like kill each other for no reason. Like, that could have been me or you...or one of our loved ones...but it seems like it's always some other unfortunate person. I just don't understand this shit at all.

Edit: my cousin's cousin was married to the officer and had his 5 kids, so thoughts and prayers for her and my non-immediate family. I know they're hurting right now. Just stupid and senseless.