Campus Security – Update 9:40 a.m. 5-7-09

Update 9:40 a.m. 5-7-09

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Update 6:25 a.m. 5-7-09

The suspect in yesterday’s fatal shooting has not been apprehended. Based on the advice of local authorities, Wesleyan instructs all students to remain in their residences. Faculty and staff should not come to their offices unless otherwise instructed. We will be sending information soon in regard to food and other administrative services.

Please remain cautious. The police investigation continues, and we remain in contact with them about all developments. We will send information via the usual channels as it becomes available.
Update 10:20  5-6-09

We have recently received information from the Middletown police with pictures of the alleged gunman in the attack this afternoon, who has been identified as Stephen Morgan.

We remind students to stay indoors and to report any suspicious activities to the MPD (860 344-3200). We will send additional information as it becomes available. We plan to send another broadcast message at approximately 6:30 am.
Update: 7:10 p.m. 5-6-09

Based upon additional information found processing the crime scene, we would recommend Wesleyan students and Middletown residents remain vigilant.  The suspect is at large and considered armed and dangerous.  Students and the Wesleyan community are advised to remain indoors while Middletown Police continue this investigation.

Public Safety 860-685-3333
Middletown Police 911 or 860-344-3202

Update 6:47  5-6-09

Based on new information we have just received from Middletown Police, we are advising students to avoid large gatherings, return to their residences, and remain indoors for the rest of the evening.  There is no reason to believe that the perpetrator of the shooting earlier today is on or near the campus, but we believe that the Wesleyan community could possibly be at risk.  We realize that some students want to come together tonight to console each other, but such gatherings are not advisable at this time.

We will continue to provide updates to the campus community via e-mail as additional information becomes available.  Meanwhile, please immediately report any suspicious people or circumstances to Public Safety at 860-685-2222.

Dean Mike Whaley
Vice President for Student Affairs

Update 6:00 p.m. 5-6-09

It is with deep sorrow that I write to inform you that Johanna Justin-Jinich ’10 was killed by a gunman this afternoon at her job at the Red and Black Café on the corner of William Street and Broad Street. This is a devastating loss for Johanna’s family, friends, and for the entire Wesleyan Community. Our hearts go out to all those who grieve for Johanna, and we hope all can find comfort in the support of friends, teachers and classmates.

Staff from the Office of Behavioral Health can be reached in their offices until 9:30PM tonight and are always available via the 24 hour on-call system by calling: 860-685-2910.

We mourn together the loss of Johanna.

Michael S. Roth, President
Wesleyan University

Update 3:15 p.m. 5-6-09

This is an update of the emergency notification sent earlier this afternoon.  A Wesleyan student was fatally shot at Red and Black Café this afternoon.  The name of the student will be released upon notification of her immediate family.  A gun was recovered at the scene of the shooting, however the suspect is still at large.  Students, faculty and staff are urged to remain indoors while Middletown Police continue to search for suspect(s).  All campus events scheduled for today, including Spring Fling, are canceled.

Michael Roth
President

Update 1:40 p.m.  5-6-09

Middletown Police has notified the University that a shooting occurred just after 1:00pm today in the area of Broad Street Books. The suspect has not yet been identified.  Middletown Police have responded to the area.   We advise students, faculty and staff to remain indoors until more information is available.

As more information is obtained the community will be notified via e-mail.