Oregon Sheriff Tells Media: ‘Don’t Publicize’ Killer’s Name, Face

‘You will not hear anyone from this law enforcement operation use his name’

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"Good morning, everyone. This morning I want to start with the victims and the families. We have team of investigators and victim specialists working with each one of the families to make sure they receive the highest level of support. These families are currently living through the nightmare and the most personal way possible. I would ask that the media respect their privacy, and let them grieve in their own way. As notifications happen, we hope to share their names and a little bit more about them in the future press conferences. On to the issues related to the campus. If your car is still parked on the campus, you need to meet at the Douglas county fairgrounds today at 3:00 P.M. At that time, buses will be there to take you back to the campus to retrieve your car. You should bring photo I.D. If you cannot find your photo ID. And you believe you have left it at the campus, check in with an officer at the college and let them know, and they will assist you in attempting to the retrieve it from one of the buildings. There are also mental health counselors stationed at the fairgrounds, including counselors being provided by the community health alliance. Students and staff in need of assistance are strongly encouraged to seek out that help. Also, in talking with the Umpqua Community College partnered this morning the current understand ING is that they intend to reopen the campus early next week. Please stay tuned for more information on that. We expect that the medical examiner will release the name of the shooter sometime today. Again, you will not hear anyone from this law enforcement operation use his name. I continue to believe that those media and community members who publicize his name will only glorify his horrific actions. And eventually this is only going to serve to inspire future shooters.”

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