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Local Thoughts on the Shooting at Virginia Tech

Many local residents went to Virginia Tech or know someone who does, and some took to Twitter to show their support.

The Virginia Tech gunman is , after fatally shooting two people, one of whom was a police officer.

Many local residents went to Virginia Tech or know someone who does, and were quick to show an outpouring of support, some taking to Twitter to express their thoughts. For most, today's shooting immediately recalled the fear and the tragedy surrounding the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre, in which 32 were killed and 25 were wounded.

A collection of tweets from this afternoon:

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@_Jessica_Tee: @thakidsyd I feel you! Tech is such an awesome place..it sucks that these series of unfortunate events keep taking place

@Amanda_Burke12: V tech <3

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@ktwoods19: really worried about my family at tech being so close and not being able to do anything just makes me upset:( #staysafeVT <3

@rylandredvb: listening to the police radio for virginia tech #imintheloop

@mccoycc: my prayers go out to everyone over at Virginia Tech and especially to the families of the two victims #RIP

@animsayy: I'm worrying about everyone at #Va Tech right now. Stay Safe and keep me updated! <3

@Swaggasm: There needs to be a Virginia Tech map on Modern Warfare 3

@fatsramsey94: As with everybody, my heart goes out to Virginia Tech.

@JCBrittmon: There was another shooting at Virginia Tech. #crazy

@CarlNapper18: God Bless Virginia Tech!

@TwommyFred: Be safe tech.

@Sh0RtY_88: I really do feel bad for Virginia Tech hope everyone is fine.... Students should feel safe not I'm danger there..

@truepyt: RT @Light_Bright01: Va tech shooooting againnnnnn. They need security like the Pentagon

@Marques540: RT @KillaKorbzzz: "@CollegeTownLife: Praying for Virginia Tech - Just a reminder it can happen in any college town at anytime."

@brandondabarber: RIP to the 2 people in Virginia Tech

@Robbie_Connors: Another shooting at Virginia Tech today. My prayers go out to the two victims. Hopefully he is caught before anymore damage is done.

Do you go to Virginia Tech or do you know anyone who does? What do you think could be done to prevent further shootings on this campus?


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