Wesleyan student killed on campus

May 6  

A Wesleyan University student was shot and killed at the school’s bookstore Wednesday, according to WTNH-TV New Haven.

Police were still seeking a suspect, but WTNH reported that a gun was found.

The shooting occurred at 1 p.m. at the Red and Black Cafe inside the Wesleyan bookstore, Broad Street Books.

The student’s name has not bee released.

Wednesday was the scheduled day for Wesleyan’s annual Spring Fling concert, a tradition dating back to 1975. Spring Fling, along with all other school events, were canceled after the shooting.

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