JUST IN: At least two dead in US university campus shooting: staff

Police keeps the campus on lockdown after a shooting at the University of North Carolina Charlotte in University City, Charlotte, on April 30, 2019. – Six people were shot, two of them died on the University of North Carolina Charlotte campus. One person was taken into custody, according to police sources. (Photo by Logan Cyrus / AFP)

 

CHARLOTTE, United States (AFP) — At least two people were killed and several wounded Tuesday in a shooting at the University of North Carolina’s Charlotte campus, staff and local media reported.

“Shots reported near Kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately,” the university’s office of emergency management tweeted.

The Charlotte Observer said two people were dead and two others had life-threatening injuries. The local Fox television affiliate identified the dead as boys aged 17 and 18.

“Campus lockdown continues. Remain in a safe location,” the emergency office added, saying police were “sweeping buildings” and calling on students to follow officers’ instructions.

 

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