Ferrum College (website), a private school in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia, was locked down for searching for a suspicious man on campus. From Wdbj7.com
Breaking news at Ferrum College. The school in Franklin County has issued an alert and is on lockdown. Anyone trying to find out information can call (540) 365-4232, 4202, 4206, or 4239. Due to the high volume of calls, your call may not be answered immediately.
Police have been going door to door, alerting students and asking that they and staff members stay indoors. Sirens have reportedly been going off since 8:15. We're also told that Ferrum Elementary School is on lockdown, as well.
According to their website, all classes have been cancelled for today.
News7's Hollani Davis says armored vehicles are headed to the campus. She was told house cleaning staff saw someone suspicious this morning and alerted the proper authorities. She's also been told a white male with a hand gun was seen heading towards a building around 7:30 this morning. Hollani says there are seven life-support units on standby.
We do know hospitals were put on high alert this morning.
We're hearing from several people that shots were fired in Bassett Hall, however, the college has not confirmed this.
Anthony Adams, a Ferrum College senior, says he was on the way to class when authorities told him to go into Garver Hall with other students and faculty. He called News7 from that location and said "we were told to stay in the building, lock the door, close the blinds, and be quiet."
Another student, Adam DeGennaro, says he saw someone in custody being walked back into the building.
God bless! Hope everybody there ok!
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