At least two are killed and four injured at the University of North Carolina Charlotte as a gunman opens fire on campus ‘before being taken into custody by SWAT’
- Shooting took place at University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday
- At least three people were wounded by the gunman, according to initial reports
- Students posted images on social media showing them sheltering in place
- Video on social media shows panicked students fleeing campus as cops rush in
A suspected gunman is in police custody after two people were fatally shot and at least four others were wounded at the campus of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday.
An eyewitness posted video on Twitter showing officers taking an individual into custody.
The individual, whose face is not seen, was wearing gray pants and what appeared to be a black sweater.
Students posted images on social media showing themselves in lock down.
SWAT team officers quickly responded to the scene on Tuesday, WSOC-TV reported.
Law enforcement agencies including the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms are at the scene.
Officers are reportedly going through each building to secure the campus.
Authorities responded to reports of a shooting at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte on Tuesday
Dramatic video posted on social media shows students being evacuated from the Charlotte campus
Police are seen above on the campus in Charlotte during the emergency on Tuesday
Dramatic video posted on social media shows students being evacuated from the Charlotte campus.
Uniformed police officers are seen running toward the location of the shooting while panicked students are fleeing in the opposite direction, some with hands up.
A helicopter is also seen flying overhead during the tense moments.
UNC Charlotte’s official Twitter handle tweeted: ‘NinerAlert: Shots reported near kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately.’
Another tweet read: ‘NinerAlert: Campus lockdown continues. Remain in a safe location. Monitor email and UNCC homepage.’