ON February 1, 2022 it was reported that there was an active shooter at Bridgewater College.
The Virginia-based private liberal arts college tweeted about the shooter that Tuesday afternoon.
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The suspect of the shooting has been identified as 27-year-old Alexander Wyatt Campbell of Ashland, who has been taken into custody.
NBC 12 reported that Campbell was charged with capital murder as a result.
Two officers were killed in the fatal shooting at Bridgewater College on Tuesday.
The two officers fatally shot were Campus Police Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer JJ Jefferson.
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“These officers were close friends, known to many of us as the ‘dynamic duo.’ John was JJ’s best man in his wedding this year. They were beloved by students, faculty and staff. I hurt for their families and loved ones, as I know we all do,” Bridgewater College President David Bushman said in an email.
About 2,000 students attend Bridgewater College.
The suspect’s stash of weapons have been seized by officials.
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