Oregon shooting: Gunman dead after college rampage
- 9 years ago
Ten people were killed when a gunman opened fire at Oregon's Umpqua Community College on Thursday, forcing the nation to face yet another mass shooting.
Seven other people were injured, and the shooter is dead, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin told reporters.
Earlier estimates had put the number of people hurt much higher.
Multiple law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation identified the gunman as 26-year-old Chris Harper Mercer.
Investigators have interviewed members of his family and friends, they said.
"I will not name the shooter," Hanlin said.
"I will not give him the credit he probably sought."
Authorities credited a quick response by law enforcement for keeping the death toll from climbing higher.
The shooting appears to have started in one building before the gunman moved to the school's science building, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.
Seven other people were injured, and the shooter is dead, Douglas County Sheriff John Hanlin told reporters.
Earlier estimates had put the number of people hurt much higher.
Multiple law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation identified the gunman as 26-year-old Chris Harper Mercer.
Investigators have interviewed members of his family and friends, they said.
"I will not name the shooter," Hanlin said.
"I will not give him the credit he probably sought."
Authorities credited a quick response by law enforcement for keeping the death toll from climbing higher.
The shooting appears to have started in one building before the gunman moved to the school's science building, a source with knowledge of the investigation told CNN.