Professor Killed in Shooting at Delta State University, Officials Say
by ELISHA FIELDSTADT
A professor was shot to death at Mississippi's Delta State University on Monday, school officials and the county coroner's office said, and the campus remained on lockdown after reports that a shooter was still on the loose.
"An active shooter has been spotted on campus near Jobe Hall. Please take immediate lock down action," the school tweeted. The lockdown began about 10:45 a.m. local time.
Bolivar County Deputy Coroner Ted Ray identified the victim as Dr. Ethan Schmidt. The school's website lists Schmidt as a professor of American history.
The Mississippi Highway Patrol, Cleveland Police, Bolivar Sheriff's Department and the ATF were at the scene. Jeff Smithpeters, an English professor, told NBC News that he was on lockdown with 37 students in a classroom.
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