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Student shooting in Keene, New Hampshire

Associated Press Radio reports that a student at Keene State College in Keene, New Hampshire, shot and wounded his roommate and then killed himself early Friday morning.

The shooting occurred on the last day of finals and two days before graduation. Many students had already left campus and others were unaware of the shooting Friday morning.
Police identified the dead student as Michael Dyke, 20, of Orford.

The wounded roommate, Jason Lillibridge, 20, of Connecticut, had a single gunshot wound to the buttocks. He was taken to Cheshire Medical Center where he was in fair condition, police said.

Dyke shot and killed himself as the police entered the apartment to investigate the report of a shooting. An autopsy is planned.

We'll have more updates today when details are available.

8:02 AM ET | 05- 4-2007 | permalink

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I just checked all three major cable news network websites and couldn't find this news after a quick scan. It is amazing that this shooting is not "Breaking News." Cable news is showing restraint on some sensational -- albeit tragic -- news. Gasp!

That's all right, we can fixate on the Republicans ALL DAY instead. :) I'm so glad that I don't have cable news at work... NPR, you're my salvation.

Sent by Steve Petersen | 9:44 AM ET | 05-04-2007

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