Northern Illinois University Reports Shooting at NIU Campus

All NIU campuses are closed and all classes are cancelled for tonight and tomorrow (2/15/08) due to the shootings.

It has been confirmed that there has been a shooting on campus and several people have been taken away by ambulance. All NIU campuses are closed and classes are cancelled for tonight and tomorrow (2/15/08). People are urged not to come to campus. More information will be posted as it becomes available.

Students may go to any residence hall for counseling.

Campus police report that the scene is secure. Only essential personnel should remain on campus.

The following hotlines are available for students & parents.

* 815-753-1573
* 815-753-6143
* 815-753-1574
* 815-753-1575
* 815-753-9564
* 815-753-6257

Campus police report that the immediate danger has passed. The gunman is no longer a threat. All NIU classes are cancelled and campuses are closed for tonight and tomorrow. Students can go to any residence hall for counseling.

Campus police reiterate that an immediate danger has passed. Students should return to their residence halls and stay there. All classes are cancelled and all NIU campuses are closed for tonight and tomorrow (2/15/08).

All NIU students are asked to call their parents as soon as possible.

A media staging area is available in the auditorium of Altgeld Hall (castle building on east side of campus).

Source: Based on Northern Illinois University Reports