KU News Release

KU urges cooperation after second incident at Ekdahl Dining Commons

LAWRENCE — University of Kansas officials are seeking the public's help in finding the person(s) who fired a weapon through a window on the east side of the Ekdahl Dining Commons, commonly referred to as Mrs. E's.

The dining facility adjoins Lewis Hall, 1530 Engel Road. KU Police reported the window was damaged when a firearm was discharged outside the building between 9:30 p.m. Nov. 3 and 11:30 a.m. Nov. 4.

This is the second such incident this semester at Lewis Hall. Between 5:30 p.m. Oct. 13 and 10:30 a.m. Oct. 14, an unknown person discharged a firearm into three windows at Lewis Hall. Two windows were on the east side, in Mrs. E's, and one window was in the third-floor lobby on the west side.

KU police are investigating both incidents.

“We're thankful no one was injured in either episode. The safety of the KU community is a top priority,” said Marlesa Roney, vice provost for student success. “Anyone who has information regarding the incidents at Lewis Hall should contact KU police or CrimeStoppers.”

Calls to Crime Stoppers are anonymous, and cash rewards are paid for information that leads to the apprehension of the person or persons involved. Persons having ANY information about these incidents are urged to call the KU Public Safety Office at (785) 864-5900 or KU Crime Stoppers at (785) 864-8888.

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