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Manhunt underway for armed suspects after shooting at California university dorm
Police are searching for six suspects after gunshots were reported late on Sunday in the lobby and computer room of Klamath Hall, a student residence at California State University, Sacramento. No injuries were reported, and the incident has prompted questions about how people who are not believed to be students entered the building.
University police arrived within a minute, and the suspects were seen fleeing towards J Street. Police said three were armed with handguns; descriptions put their ages at 18 to 20, with varied heights. The investigation is ongoing. The shooting comes about a month after four people were wounded in separate gunfire incidents near a university football game.
In short
- Six suspects are being sought after gunshots at a Sacramento State dorm.
- No injuries were reported.
- Three suspects were reportedly armed with handguns.
Explained simply
California State University, Sacramento is a public university in the state capital, often called Sacramento State. Klamath Hall is one of its student residences, where access is generally intended for residents and their guests.
University police patrol the campus and respond to safety incidents, while local police may assist with investigations. Gunfire near a university can raise questions about campus access and security, as well as the safety of students and staff.