I pride myself on keeping open office hours --- with my office door literally wide open --- so, unfortunately, anyone could walk right in and start firing.
At ABC News 13 Houston, "PROFESSOR DEAD AFTER SHOOTING AT DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY IN MISSISSIPPI."
Also, watch at CNN, "Delta State University professor Ethan Schmidt killed."
More, from WLBT News 3 Jackson, Mississippi, "Dr. Shannon Lamb is officially a suspect in DSU shooting":
CLEVELAND, MS (Mississippi News Now) - Forty-five year old Dr. Shannon Lamb has been upgraded from person of interest to suspect in the murder of DSU history professor Ethan Schmidt.Also, "Victim in Gautier murder identified as Amy Prentiss."
Lamb is also the suspect in the murder of Amy Prentiss in Gautier this morning. MHP says they believe Lamb is driving a black Dodge Avenger with Mississippi tag # STF 015.
Lamb is a Geography teacher at the university. He joined Delta State in 2009 and just recently received his doctorate in 2014.
Prior to working for Delta State, Lamb taught geography at Mississippi Valley State University (2006-2009.)
He was also previously a math teacher at Riverside High School in Avon, MS (2006-2009), Murrah High School in Jackson, MS (2005-2006), and Greenville-Weston High School in Greenville, MS (2003-2005).
Schmidt was shot and killed in his office. According to the Delta State’s website, Schmidt was an Assistant Professor of American History.
He completed his Ph.D. at the University of Kansas in 2007. Before coming to Delta State, Schmidt taught for six years at Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX .
Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Glenn Boyce issued the following statement on Schmidt's death:
“The Board of Trustees and I are extremely saddened by the passing of Delta State University professor Ethan Schmidt. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends. We commend the Delta State University police and leadership for the quick response to the situation and their efforts to keep students, faculty and staff safe. We would also like to thank the other law enforcement agencies who have responded for their immediate and ongoing assistance to the university. We are in constant communication with the campus and are working with campus officials to provide assistance where needed.”
Delta State says that all classes are canceled for the remainder of the day and night...
Still more at the Mississippi Press, "UPDATED: Gautier police identify victim in shooting, suspect vows he will `not go to jail'."
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