shooting on the campus of the State University of New York at Morrisville on Monday afternoon triggered an immediate shelter‑in‑place order and a large law enforcement response, though authorities stress there is no evidence of a continuing threat to students or staff.
According to the New York State Police, troopers were dispatched to South Hall around 3:45 p.m. following reports that someone had been shot. Upon arrival, officers found a 20‑year‑old male with a gunshot wound to the neck; the victim, who was not a student at the university, was transported to Upstate University Hospital and is being treated for non‑life‑threatening injuries.
In response to the incident, SUNY Morrisville officials ordered students and staff to shelter in place while law enforcement secured the scene and conducted a search for the suspect. Parts of campus—including South Hall and Onondaga Hall—remained under restriction into the evening as additional safety protocols were carried out.
Investigators have described the shooting as the result of an isolated dispute between individuals who knew each other, with no indication of a broader danger to the campus community. Law enforcement personnel continue working the case alongside campus police and the Madison County Sheriff’s Office.
The wider shelter‑in‑place order was lifted the next day as classes resumed, although an increased police presence stayed in effect while authorities continued their efforts.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul confirmed she was briefed on the situation and reiterated that student and staff safety remained the top priority.
No arrests have been announced, and officials are urging anyone with relevant information to contact the New York State Police as the investigation remains active.