One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, according to university officials.
University officials said the university is grateful the student’s injury is not life-threatening and they are recovering.
The university is providing all available support for this individual, according to officials.
“Last night, I received the phone call that every university president dreads,” Eric Spina, the president of the university, said in a statement. “Hearing the words “shots fired on campus” caused my heart to sink. My immediate and overwhelming concern was for the well-being of our students and the safety of our entire community."
The following resources are available to students and the community:
- Counseling Center, 937-229-3141 and press option 2 to speak with an on-call therapist.
- Student Development, after hours contact UD Public Safety at 937-229-2121.
- Campus Ministry, 937-229-3339.
Spina said if a person observes anything on campus that seems strange, suspicious or makes them uneasy, they should call Public Safety at 937-229-2121 or reach out via the Flyer Safe app.
“At this point in the investigation, it appears there was a verbal altercation of some kind that escalated into multiple shots being fired,” university officials said. “It does not appear the suspect(s) are affiliated with the university nor was anyone at the university a target. We do not believe there is any threat to our campus community at this time.”
The university issued a shelter-in-place for the campus community for approximately one hour while the scene was active, university officials said earlier today.
“As the safety of our community is our top priority, university leadership, including UD Public Safety, will conduct a thorough review of this incident with the goal of providing additional guidance and education to our community,” university officials said.
University of Dayton Public Safety and Dayton police are increasing patrols in the student neighborhoods.
"We also ask you to support one another during this time and seek support for yourself if needed. Our community is defined by its unity, respect, and care for one another," Spina said. "We must actively work to make our UD home an environment where every single student feels safe and valued."
UD Public Safety again asks anyone with information about this incident to call them at 937-229-2121.
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