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Delta State University Confirms at Least One Dead, Active Shooter on Campus

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DEVELOPING – Delta State University has confirmed in a tweet that one person is dead after an active shooter opened fire on the Mississippi campus, which is on lockdown. Students and faculty at the Cleveland, Mississippi campus are being advised to stay inside and away from windows.

“Delta State University has confirmed one fatality. Campus remains under lockdown. Please stay inside and away from windows,” the school tweeted.

Bolivar County Coroner Dr. Nate Brown told the Clarion-Ledger that a professor was shot, but could not give further information at this time. Cleveland police, Mississippi Highway Patrol and the Bolivar County Sheriff’s Dept. are assisting in the investigation, according to Delta State.

Delta State has about 4,000 students.

Cleveland is a city of just over 12,000 people. It’s located 38 miles northeast of Greenville.

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