Breaking News: 22 Dead In Virginia Tech Shooting [2]

Online reports are still coming in as to the shooting earlier today on the Virginia Tech Blacksburg campus. A 12:40PM note on the VT website (which as of this posting remains highly unstable) stated that there were two shooting incidents on campus with a confirmed death count of 22 thus far. The Associated Press also states another 21 so far counted as injured.

Reports are unclear as to the number of shooters, some claim a single shooter, others say two. It has been stated that the police perused and shot dead a single shooter, there are claims that a second arrest has been made as well. Attacks were made both at dorms and in a classroom area. The police have stated that there was only a single shooter involved.

The VT website reported shootings at West Ambler Johnston, a residence hall that houses 895 people, and Norris Hall, an engineering building.

All classes have been canceled, faculty and staff have been released, students state that the campus is currently in 'lockdown.'

Reporters for the VT campus newspaper reported "mass chaos" and stated "lots of students running around, going crazy, and the police officers were trying to settle everyone down and keep everything under control,"

At least one of the two reported incidents involved a shooter who was reported as heavily armed and apparently want from room to room shooting.

Updates will be posted as more information is made available.

Breaking News: 22 Dead In Virginia Tech Shooting

CBS11's Report
680News Report
MarketWatch Report
Post Chronicle Report
EDIT: New York Times Report

NOTE: As of last attempt VT's website is unstable due to an assumed high influx of visitors.

UPDATE: A recent attempt has gained us access to VT's website, the following statement was posted on the front page:

Two shootings on campus today have left 22 confirmed dead, including students.

Families wishing to reunite with students are suggested to meet at the Inn at Virginia Tech. The university is planning a convocation for tomorrow at noon at Cassell Coliseum for the university community to come together to begin to deal with the tragedy.

Counseling is available in the Bowman Room in the Merriman Center (part of the athletic complex) for employees who seek assistance following today’s events.

All faculty and staff have been released and asked to go home effective immediately.

The university will open tomorrow at 8 a.m. but classes are cancelled.