The first message arrived on the screens of students' cell phones at 10:33 p.m. Sunday night in all capital letters: "SHOTS FIRED REPORTED AT CULBRETH GARAGE."
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Former Richmond Times-Dispatch editor Tom Kapsidelis in April 2019 poses with his book "After Virginia Tech" inside the Library of Virginia. In the years since the 2007 Virginia Tech massacre, it's become clear that timely notifications are "critical to campus safety" when shootings occur, he said.Â
Then-Gov. Tim Kaine receives the findings from The Virginia Tech Review Panel in 2007. Behind Kaine are panel members Gordon Davies (from left), Roger DePue, Tom Ridge, Judge Diane Strickland, Col. Gerald Massengill, Caroll Ann Ellis and Dr. Marcus Martin.
Then-Gov. Tim Kaine (left) and then-President George W. Bush attended ceremonies at Virginia Tech after the 2007 mass shooting.
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Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Va., encourages University of Virginia and state officials to work together on an inquiry into the fatal shooting.
PHOTOS: UVa community gathers for memorial run, six days after deadly shooting
Community members and students participate in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Community members and students participate in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Annie Weinberg, of Richmond, left, lays flowers on a memorial in front of the Hommer statue along with Ethan Levey, Charlotte, N.C., following the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Thomas Cook, of Lynchburg, Va, after running in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Community members and students participate in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Claire Bierly, of Richmond, center, looks on with Spud as Patricia Chesson, of Chapel Hill, NC, puts up a banner during the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Thomas Cook, of Lynchburg, Va, lays on the ground after running in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Community members and students participate in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Liam O'Casey, of Arlington, Va., crosses the finish line hand in hand with Casey Evans, of Midlothian, Va., the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C. The two were the first to cross the finish line, they said it meant much more to finish together.
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan pats Cooper Devito, of Charlottesville, after running in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Liam O'Casey, of Arlington, Va., receive his flowers after crossing the finish line hand in hand with Casey Evans, of Midlothian, Va., the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C. The two were the first to cross the finish line, they said it meant much more to finish together.
Patricia Chesson, of Chapel Hill, NC, puts up a sign during the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Maddie Krotine, Alexandria, Va., lays flowers on a memorial following the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Community members and students participate in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Amberly Marria, of Richmond, leans on her husband, Chris Hawk, of Charlottesville, afte running in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
University of Virginia President Jim Ryan shakes hands with participants after the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Community members and students participate in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. On Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, football players from Devin Chandler, Lavel Davis Jr. and D'Sean Perry were shot and killed by a teammate following a school field trip to Washington D.C.
Community members and students participate in the 4th Year 5K on Saturday, November 19, 2022 at University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
