[grc] Attack on WORT community radio DJs - from a Facebook post

[Frieda Werden]

WORT FM
<https://www.facebook.com/WORTFM/?hc_ref=ARTow9hOlUZ9ksQpU3mB9f8CHOuIl8d9hDvfPjYYv2597goLoXr7og_3epiYdTuCeRA&fref=nf>
<https://www.facebook.com/WORTFM/?hc_ref=ARTow9hOlUZ9ksQpU3mB9f8CHOuIl8d9hDvfPjYYv2597goLoXr7og_3epiYdTuCeRA&fref=nf>
3 hrs
<https://www.facebook.com/WORTFM/photos/a.138248798672.105827.23351208672/10156283172883673/?type=3>
 ·  <https://www.facebook.com/sarah.cardin/posts/10156397946383186#>

An Announcement Regarding Sunday's Shooting:

At approximately 3 AM Sunday morning, a man wearing a mask and hood entered
the WORT station and opened fire on three DJs in the broadcast studio.

Witnesses say five shots were fired, injuring one DJ in the buttocks and
shattering the glass between studios. The injured DJ was sent to the
hospital and quickly discharged. There were no major injuries or fatalities.

After the shooting, police secured the area and did not allow DJs entry to
the premises. Due to the investigation, the station experienced radio
silence Sunday morning before resuming normal programming at 9:38 AM.

A motive is still unknown and it is unclear how the assailant entered the
building. Police say there is no sign of forced entry. Police do not have a
suspect in custody.

We want to thank everyone for the support. Already, the phone calls and
concerned messages are flowing into the station.

Our station has faced many challenges over our 40 years on the Madison
airwaves. And, as always, the community has responded to lend a hand. This
is when the community in community radio shines.

Board President David Devereaux-Weber was notified as soon as police
arrived and was on scene shortly after the shooting. Multiple volunteers
arrived individually in the early hours of the morning to help get the
station back on its feet.

The station is back on the air and will be tightening security. Thank you
to everyone for their help during these times.

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Edit: This post has been edited to reflect the correct number of DJs in the
studio at the time of the shooting.