Two dead after shooting at US college campus
Two people have died in a reported murder-suicide at a college campus in Texas.
The Irving Police department said the shooter is believed to have shot one person before turning the gun on himself.
We have what appears to be one victim deceased & the shooter has committed suicide.
— Irving Police Dept. (@IrvingPD) May 3, 2017
North Lakes College took to Twitter to inform worried parents of the situation, telling students who were not already on campus to stay away.
Students who were on campus were ordered to “Go to nearest room and lock-down”.
We are still on Intruder Lock-down. Go to nearest room and lock-down. If not on campus, stay away. Police is on the scene.
— North Lake College (@northlakenow) May 3, 2017
Following the tragic incident, the college confirmed the campus would be shut for the next two days.
ALL CAMPUSES ARE CLOSED TODAY AND TOMORROW. All classes are canceled. If you are not on campus, stay away.
— North Lake College (@northlakenow) May 3, 2017
It’s not yet known what sparked the shooting.
The victims, a man and woman, have not yet been identified.
