Liberty University Student Killed in Dorm Shooting

[Revmitchell]

"Liberty University confirms initial reports that there was an altercation between a Liberty University Emergency Services Officer and a male student that led to a shooting last night at a women's-only residential hall (Residential Annex II) that is under investigation by the Lynchburg Police Department. The entire campus, including Annex I & II, are open and operating as normal. This appears to be an isolated incident and there is not any ongoing concern for the safety of students or the community."

http://www.wset.com/story/24006538/update-liberty-university-student-killed-in-dorm-shooting

 

[Jerome]

http://www.wdbj7.com/news/local/lyn...oad/-/20128466/23042868/-/hq3khp/-/index.html

The altercation between Hathaway and the officer took place around 4:15 a.m. Tuesday in the lobby of Residential Annex II, which is an off-campus female-only residence hall.

According to a search warrant, Hathaway approached the Liberty University security officer at Residential Annex Hall II, which is located at 3125 Albert Lankford Drive. The search warrant states that Hathaway told the security officer that he had been robbed and someone stole his vehicle. The officer began investigating Hathaway’s complaint, when Hathaway suddenly pulled out a hammer from his clothing and assaulted the officer, the warrant states. A struggle ensued. At some point Hathaway broke away from the officer, and the officer fired twice at Hathaway, according to the warrant. Hathaway was hit by at least one bullet. The security officer has been suspended without pay, pending a police investigation.

Hathaway’s roommate told police that Hathaway had been acting unusual recently. The roommate also said that Hathaway had been experiencing some academic and financial difficulties.

Hathaway attended Southcrest Christian School in Lubbock

Hathaway had a 4.5 grade-point average in high school, and attended Liberty University on a full scholarship to study business.