Wesleyan University Students Leave Campus, Stating Inadequate Security After Shooting

In the wake of Wednesday's tragic shooting of Wesleyan University junior, Johanna Justin-Jinich, students who had vowed to "weather the storm," earlier today, and stay put in their residences on campus, are now quickly finding other places to go, stating that campus security is not sufficient, amid rumors of new information that the suspect, Stephen Morgan, who remains at large, had planned a mass school shooting at the Middletown, Connecticut university.

A number of students had already left Wesleyan for home, or were planning to leave, following the shooting, at the urging of frightened and nervous parents. Now, many of the students, who had planned to stay on, are leaving, feeling that the risk of staying of remaining on campus is too great. "I am gettng the hell out of here. After what we've heard now, my friends and I am getting the hell out of here now." said, Nick Miller, a 22 year old senior at Wesleyan, as he quickly packed his car.

A journal belonging to the suspect, Morgan, allegedly speaks of a planned mass school shooting, says Miller, as well as a hatred of Wesleyan students, in particular Jewish students. Prior to this, students were not aware of Morgan's intent. As more information has been released, and as rumors spread, students have become angry at the lack of police presence on campus. Students are also stating that they are upset the the Middletown police may have interviewed the alleged gunman, then allowed him to leave the scene. "I mean, they talked to the guy, and everything, then just let him go," Miller said, obviously agitated.

Students say that despite the threats made by the gunman towards student, particularly Jewish students, that there is no road block at the entrance to the University, and that the dining hall, which has been closed, is opening to serve dinner. Students have been, and continue to be urged to stay in their residences, and to avoid gathering in large groups.

In emails sent to students and parents, the Wesleyan administration stresses that there will be heightened and visible security measures taken during the time that the dining hall will be serving dinner, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Boxed lunches were delivered to numerous campus locations today to feed students while allowing them to remain at home.

Students and parents have been kept abreast of school plans, and security alerts, via email. Earlier today, faculty members were asked to think about alternatives to final exams, set to begin next week, in the shooter has not been apprehended. The University Vice President, Michael Whaley promises students and parents an email update later this evening.

Whaley also says that a memorial service for Johanna is being planned by Rabbi David Teva and Dean Marina Menendez. Details of the memorial service have yet to be released.