So, und bevor sich hier jetzt irgendwer Sorgen macht: Die ganze Geschichte ist runterzubrechen auf ein ziemliches Drama welches veranstaltet wurde, und Drama resultiert häufig aus einem Mangel an Information. Auf Long Island ist man ja als TV-Korrespondent auch mal froh, wenn es was zu berichten gibt. Mangel an Information löst bei deutschen Austauschstudenten mit eigenem Blog unmittelbar vage Erinnerungen an "Bowling for Columbine" aus. Eingeschlossen und draußen den Hubschrauber kreisen hörend, wartet man eigentlich nur auf die Schüsse.

Aber wie so oft ging es auch hier nur um ein Stück Pizza. Der Typ hat offenbar kein Geld dafür gehabt, hat sich das Futter geschnappt und ist rausgerannt, und dazwischen muss der Blick der Kassiererin wohl eine Schusswaffe gesichtet haben, die selbiger anscheinend gezogen hat.
Der Preis für ein Stück Pizza beträgt $1.75, was nach derzeitigem Umrechnungskurs €1,18 ergibt. Wäre dafür jemand erschossen worden, hätts mich nicht gewundert übrigens. ps.: Ich wette, die nächsten Wochen werden Gewaltpräventionswochen gefeiert in der Cafeteria mit Luftballons, Kulis und dunkelroten Aktions-Tshirts.

Abends im Fernsehen & auf der Website des Senders:

"'All-clear' after gunman scare at Stony Brook



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(02/25/08) STONY BROOK - After conducting a search for a possible gunman on the campus of Stony Brook University, police have determined there is no immediate threat.

Campus police say at around 1:30 p.m., a man attempted to steal food from a cafeteria at the school. When he was confronted by an employee, investigators say the man showed a gun and fled on foot. He has not been captured.

One student told News 12 Long Island that she saw the cafeteria incident, but didn't see a gun. According to the student, the man didn't have enough money to pay for some of his food, so he took the unpaid items and fled.

The suspect was described as a black man, about 25 years old and wearing a black coat and black wool hat.

Text and voice messages sent to students warned of the situation and instructed them to check the school's Web site for more information, but several students who contacted News 12 Long Island said an alert was not posted until about an hour after the incident began.

Chopper 12 showed students walking freely on campus, and several students said nothing seemed out of the ordinary during the alert. One school official said it is impossible to lock down a campus of 40,000 students.

The school told students to "remain alert, proceed with caution and notify university police if you see anyone fitting the description of the individual or anything unusual."

At around 3:50 p.m., the university posted an update to its Web site stating: "Police have issued an all-clear to continue normal classes and activities."

University and Suffolk County police are continuing increased campus patrols. Police are also examining surveillance video from the cafeteria in the hopes of identifying the suspect."

Uni-Website am Abend:

"Update:
The investigation of today's incident is ongoing. We want to thank all those involved in our security effort this afternoon. We will use the web and, whenever necessary, the SB Alert system, to continue to keep the Stony Brook Community informed in as quick and responsible a fashion as possible.

Feb. 25, 2008, 6:35 pm"

Rundmail im Department:

"University safety officials have issued an "All Clear" at approximately 3:40 PM to the University Alert that was raised this afternoon. Classes should proceed as scheduled. Any student absences resulting from the alert or its aftermath should be excused and appropriate provisions granted."

ca. 1h später:

"Update:
University and Suffolk County Police have conducted an extensive search of the Stony Brook University Main Campus and have determined that there is no longer an immediate threat to the Campus Community. Police have issued an all-clear to continue normal classes and activities. University and Suffolk County Police are continuing with increased patrols throughout campus.

As always, remain alert and report any suspicious activity to University Police by dialing 911 from any campus phone or 632-3333. Go to Stony Brook website for updates http://www.stonybrook.edu/sb/emergency/alerts.shtml.

Feb. 25, 2008, 3:55 pm"

Nach einer Weile funktioniert die Uni-Website wieder:

"Report of a possible gun on campus
University Police received a report that a young male fled the Student Activity Center Cafeteria and later displayed what was reported as a handgun. The individual was reported to be an African American male, approximately 25 years of age, wearing a black coat and black wool hat. He fled in the direction of Harriman Hall*. University Police are searching the area and investigating the report. Remain alert, proceed with caution and notify University Police if you see anyone fitting the description of the individual or anything unusual. You can reach University Police by calling 911 from any campus phone or 632-3333.

Return to this website for updates.

Feb. 25, 2008 2:51 pm


(During a disaster or major emergency, all students, faculty and staff are encouraged to monitor this website and other communications outlets for additional information that may become available (WUSB 90.1 FM, Campus Cable Channel 8, and local media stations.)"


* Harriman Hall = Das Philosophy Department.

Heute gegen 14h, mitten im Seminar, plötzlich die Meldung:

Mann mit Schusswaffe auf dem Campus unterwegs

Seminarteilnehmer empfangen Cell-Phone-Alerts, nicht die Räume zu verlassen
Seminar unterbrochen
Hinweise, die Uni-Website für News-Updates zu checken
Uni-Website ist down

Der Grad Coordinator kommt herein: POLICE NOT ANSWERING THE PHONE
Studenten incl. Professoren zur eigenen Sicherheit im Seminarraum eingeschlossen

Draußen nach einer Weile den Hubschrauber kreisen hören