Two people were killed and four others are hurt after shots were fired at the University of North Carolina’s Charlotte campus on Tuesday afternoon, Medic confirmed.
Two of the people who were shot have life-threatening injuries, according to Medic.
As of 7 p.m. local time, the lockdown on the campus was continuing.
Earlier, campus officials urged everyone in a tweet to “Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately.”
NinerAlert: Shots reported near kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. Monitor email and https://t.co/LxOefV3rbf
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
“ACTIVE ASSAILANT,” warned the university’s website.
The university first tweeted about the incident just before 6 p.m. Shots were reported near the Kennedy building on campus.
In a second tweet, at about 6:25 p.m., university officials said a campus lockdown continued.
“Remain in a safe location. Monitor email and UNCC homepage,” the tweet advised.
NinerAlert: Campus lockdown continues. Remain in a safe location. Monitor email and UNCC homepage.
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
In a third alert, the university’s office of emergency management said buildings were “being swept by law enforcement. Law enforcement is individually sweeping buildings on campus. Follow officer commands.”
NinerAlert: Buildings being swept by law enforcement.
Law enforcement is individually sweeping buildings on campus. Follow officer commands.
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
A university spokeswoman was not immediately available for comment. No victims names have been released yet.
NinerAlert: Campus lockdown continues. Remain in a safe location.
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
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