A SHELTER in place is in effect at Virginia Tech over concerns of an active shooter and the possibility of multiple suspects at large.
Virginia Tech continues to send updates to students through social media alerts.
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The latest update from Virginia Tech was posted to Twitter at 12:59am.
“VT Alerts (NRV): Update on Shots Fired West Roanoke St/Draper Rd. Continue to secure in place. Emergency personnel on scene. Call 911 for help.”
The first tweet was posted at 11:58pm.
“VT Alerts (NRV): Person with a gun reported near West Roanoke St./Draper Rd,” it reads.
“Stay Inside. Secure doors.
“Emergency personnel responding. Call 911 for help.”
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Another tweet was posted shortly thereafter.
The Virginia Tech Institute for Policy and Governance building is at the corner of W Roanoke Street and Draper Road, though it is unconfirmed where in the vicinity of these roads the shots were fired.
The downtown Blacksburg area is home to a number of shops and restaurants in addition to some campus buildings.
Those in the area are encouraged to stay inside, away from windows, and keep doors locked.
The investigation is ongoing.
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