Real exciting but sad incident in Lboro

Union Incident Response In the early hours of this morning (Sunday 11th March), at approximately 02:45, a serious incident took place following a music event which was headlined by 'Pretty Ricky' at the Students' Union. This entertainments act was externally promoted by 'Touch n Tease', who have successfully provided live entertainment for Loughborough and other university students' unions. A 21 year old student at the university, who was employed as a member of venue staff at the event, received gunshot wounds following a shooting incident and has been taken to hospital, where his condition is not believed to be life threatening. We have been in contact with the victim's family, who are with him at the hospital and who are at the centre of our thoughts and concerns. The police are in the early stages of the investigation and are trying to ascertain events leading up to the shooting. It is believed that a CS gas canister was discharged sometime during the event. Officers have spoken to a number of witnesses. However, the event was open to the public and it is believed a number of people left the campus before being spoken to by police. A 22-year-old Nottinghamshire man, who is not a student at the university, has been arrested in connection with the incident. He is currently being questioned by police. Detective Chief Inspector Phil Taylor, the officer leading the investigation, said: "It is important that we ascertain the circumstances leading up to the incident. If you were at the music event and witnessed the shooting incident or the gas canister discharge, or you have any information about who is involved, then I'd urge you to get in contact with us." Anyone with any information should contact Leicestershire Constabulary on Leicester (0116) 222 2222 or CrimeStoppers which is free and anonymous, on 0800 555 111. The Union building has been designated as an area for investigation, and until the police have performed a thorough forensic review of the crime scene, this building and the surrounding area will remain closed. This is obviously very disturbing and upsetting for everyone involved, and one which, thankfully, has never happened here before. We are proud and grateful for the outstanding way in which our staff and students managed this incident. We thank you for your concern and patience regarding this difficult situation. We hope to get the Union back to normal as soon as possible.

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So... there were shootings. How exciting. I thought these things happen only in the US.
But nooo.. it happened somewhere five minutes away by foot.
Okay mum. I'll stay away... sheesh.