Two officers shot and killed at Bridgewater College, 27-year-old Alexander Wyatt Campbell charged

Two officers were shot and killed at Bridgewater College, following the report of an active shooter on campus Tuesday afternoon.

According to a statement from the college president Dr. David W. Bushman the two officers, who were known as the “dynamic duo” were close friends.

“Campus Police Officer John Painter and Campus Safety Officer J.J. Jefferson were shot and killed on campus while protecting us,” Bushman said in a statement. “These officers were close friends, known to many of us as the “dynamic duo.” John was J.J.’s best man in his wedding this year. They were beloved by students, faculty and staff. I hurt for their families and loved ones, as I know we all do.”

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