University of New Mexico Shooting: Suspect Search Underway, Campus Shelter in Place
CBS NewsJuly 25, 20253 min3,363 views
5 connectionsΒ·8 entities in this videoβCampus Shooting Incident
- π― A deadly shooting occurred at the Casas Del Rio student housing complex on the University of New Mexico campus early Friday morning.
- π¨ One person was confirmed dead, and another sustained injuries.
- π The New Mexico State Police are leading the investigation, with crime scene text arriving nearly 3 hours after the incident.
Ongoing Search and Campus Response
- π The suspect or suspects remain at large, prompting an active scene and an extended search.
- π« The University of New Mexico campus is currently under a shelter in place order, with a tactical sweep being conducted by law enforcement.
- πΆ Students and staff are instructed not to move unless directed, as campus police manage a staged evacuation.
- β οΈ Access to the central campus is restricted, though the University of Health Sciences Center remains open.
Witness Accounts and Student Impact
- π A freshman student athlete reported hearing three loud pops around 3:30 AM, initially mistaking them for firecrackers.
- π¨ The student described seeing random people running around shortly after the sounds, leading to confusion and fear.
- π The incident is particularly unsettling for new students who arrived just yesterday for registration and summer classes, which are set to conclude on Tuesday.
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