8:46 a.m., Nov. 11, 2011--University of Delaware Police are on the scene at the UD Morris Library investigating an apparent suicide attempt.

Shortly after 6 a.m., Friday, Nov. 11, a male in his 20s, a Newark, Del., resident, suffered a single, self-inflicted gunshot wound to the chest on the east patio of the Library. The victim is a 2008 University of Delaware graduate.

New Castle County Paramedics, University of Delaware Emergency Care Unit (UDECU) and UD Police responded to the call from the Library. The scene was immediately secured, and it was determined that there was not a threat to the community.

The victim has been transported by UDECU to Christiana Hospital and is in fair condition.

The UD Library is open as usual for staff, faculty and students.

A UD Alert is being sent to members of the UD community.