Obama briefed on Oregon community college shooting: White House

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Barack Obama was briefed on the shooting at Umpqua Community College in Oregon on Thursday by Lisa Monaco, his homeland security adviser, a White House official said.

"At the president's request, he will continue to receive updates throughout the day," the official said.

(Reporting by Roberta Rampton; Editing by Doina Chiacu)

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