Fox affiliate KRIV reports that two people have been shot on the campus of Texas Southern University, according to university officials.
Here is the statement from Associate Vice President of Communications Eva Pickens:
Texas Southern University has announced the campus is on lockdown following a shooting incident just moments ago. Early reports indicate two shot - conditions not known right now. The assailant is still at large. All staff are asked to remain in offices - students to remain in classrooms until further notice.
This information has not been confirmed by law enforcement. Truth Revolt will update this story as events happen.
MT @GeoffFox26: #BREAKING @TexasSouthern Univ. on lockdown following shooting on campus, reports of two people shot pic.twitter.com/pkjEW99dux
— FOX26Houston (@Fox26Houston) October 9, 2015
It is the second report of campus violence of the day, the first in Arizona where a confrontation between two groups of students escalated, leaving one dead.
On scene of another shooting at @TexasSouthern. No details confirmed at this time.@Fox26Houston pic.twitter.com/dJVepK89sm
— Andrea Watkins (@watkinsfox26) October 9, 2015
Update: the shooting appears to have happened on campus property in a housing area. University remains on lockdown at this time.
Update 2: Shelter in place.
Tiger Alert- TSU Police Department. The Texas Southern University campus is on continuous lockdown and ALL classes have been cancelled.
— TxSU Followtrain (@TxSUFollowtrain) October 9, 2015
(cont) ALL faculty, staff and students are to shelter in place, return to their offices and dorms until further notice.
— TxSU Followtrain (@TxSUFollowtrain) October 9, 2015
Update 3: Local ABC affiliate reports this is the third shooting on the campus in the last two months, the second in this very housing complex.
Update 4: One person confirmed dead in shooting.
Confirmed: 1 person dead in @TexasSouthern shooting. @houstonpolice homicide detectives arriving now. @Fox26Houston pic.twitter.com/6nO718XUFN
— Andrea Watkins (@watkinsfox26) October 9, 2015