A university in New York state is on lockdown after a man was shot in the neck on campus.
SUNY Morrisville, located about 40 miles east of Syracuse, canceled all classes Monday night.
At about 3:16pm, someone ‘hysterical’ called 911 to report a man wounded by a gunshot in the school’s South Hall, Syracuse.com reported.Â
When police arrived, they found a 20-year-old man with a gunshot wound to the neck.
The school established a command post to continue the investigation from campus as police forces work together to investigate the shooter.Â
The suspect remains at large.
The school’s social media feed confirmed that evening classes were canceled and students were asked to shelter in place. Â
‘Campus on Lockdown. All evening classes on the Morrisville campus have been cancelled,’ the school posted to social media.Â
A university in New York State is on lockdown after a man was shot in the neck on campus. SUNY Morrisville, located about 40 miles east of Syracuse, canceled all classes Monday night
‘Students in classes currently are required to remain in place. Please remain where you are until the lockdown has been lifted.’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed she was informed of the situation.
‘I have been briefed on the shooting on campus at SUNY Morrisville,’ she wrote.
‘New York State Police are assisting local law enforcement and SUNY leadership as they respond to this situation.’
‘The campus remains on lockdown until further notice.’
Morrisville is part of the extensive State University of New York system and has about 3,400 students enrolled. Â
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Man shot in the neck at New York state university as campus remains on lockdown