SACRAMENTO, California. —
The search is underway for six people after a reported shooting at a residence hall on Sacramento State’s campus sparked additional security concerns, the university announced Monday.
Sac State said shots were reported inside Klamath Hall on Nov. 8 and officers from the University Police Department arrived within a minute. The university confirmed it was looking for six people, three of them armed. We don’t think they are students.
In an email to students, the university police department said the shots were fired in the first-floor lobby and computer room around 11 p.m. Police said the suspects were seen running off campus toward J Street.
No injuries were reported, but Sac State said it was taking additional precautions, including increased patrols, modified access to some buildings and suspension of daytime and nighttime privileges for guests.
“The safety and security of our university community remains our top priority,” a university statement said. “We are grateful that no one was injured and we appreciate the cooperation and support of our university community as the investigation continues.”
Video taken inside the dormitory Sunday evening shows shell casings on the floor and a bullet hole in the window.
KCRA 3 spoke with students who live in Klamath Hall. They said they didn’t hear from the university until four hours after the shooting, when university police sent the email to students.
“I didn’t know what to think or believe. I didn’t know if it was fake, if it was real or a false alarm,” said Sac State freshman Ava Leijten.
Students said the entire incident made them question their safety.
“Someone could have gotten shot. It’s scary to think about it. And the fact that there were six people and no one was caught,” said freshman Eden Zoeckler. “They have safety measures in place, but it feels like they should be able to do more.”
“I really question the security a little bit because if they weren’t people that lived in Klamath Hall, I want to know how did they get in there and how could they like, you know, have a gun on campus, I feel like and how were they able to get away?” said Dan Quae, freshman.
Sac State said it is also working with local law enforcement to try to find those responsible. Anyone with information related to the shooting is asked to call Sac State Police.
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