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7 Dead In N. Illinois University Massacre (WBBM-TV, Chicago)

DE KALB, Ill (CBS) â?? A gunman opened fire on a geology class at Northern Illinois University Thursday afternoon, killing six people before taking his own life on stage as panicked students ran and ducked for cover.

NIU President John Peters said a total of 22 people were shot, including the gunman. Four people, including the gunman, died at the scene; three others died later at area hospitals.