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2 dead, 5 injured in Virginia University high school graduation shooting

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“It’s supposed to be a happy day when our kids walk across the stage and get their diplomas,” he said, explaining how Tuesday’s graduates “were photographed walking out the door on the arms of their families and friends.” And then this tragedy happened. “

Kamras was disgusted by the violence. “I’m tired of seeing people get shot, our kids get shot, and I’m asking the whole community to stop,” he said. “Just to stop. Our kids can’t take it. Our teachers can’t take it. Our families can’t take it anymore. I’m begging you to stop.”

The Commonwealth of Virginia initially said the shooting was part of an “active threat” on campus. School officials later said in a campus alert, “There is no ongoing threat to the community but there is a heavy police presence in Monroe Park.”

Virginia Commonwealth President Michael Rao on Tuesday evening Tweeted: “Graduation should be a time of joy and celebration. Today’s shooting is heartbreaking and tragic.”

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