An additional statement has been released regarding the Annex II incident:
“We have received reports that a Liberty University Emergency Services Officer was attacked by a male student in the lobby of a women’s-only dorm early this morning. The student was shot and killed and the officer was transported to Lynchburg General Hospital for treatment. The Lynchburg Police Department is investigating the matter and Liberty University is cooperating. President Jerry Falwell, Jr. issued the following statement: ‘The Liberty University community is deeply saddened by this tragic event and is prayerfully supporting all those impacted.'”
11/19/13, 10:10 a.m.
Liberty University has released the following statement on an incident at the Annex II:
“Liberty University confirms initial reports that there was an altercation between a Liberty University Emergency Services Officer and a male student that led to a shooting last night at a women’s-only residential hall (Residential Annex II) that is under investigation by the Lynchburg Police Department. The entire campus, including Annex I & II, are open and operating as normal. Liberty University’s thoughts and prayers go out to all those affected by this tragedy.”