Two people were killed and four others were injured at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, the Mecklenburg Emergency Medical Services Agency confirmed in a post on Twitter on Tuesday evening.
WASHINGTON POST:
The University of North Carolina at Charlotte warned the campus on Tuesday evening of shots being fired and urged people to "Run, Hide, Fight." Campus buildings were locked down.
A university spokeswoman could not immediately confirm what had happened Tuesday, but on social media school officials warned people to take cover. They said shots had been reported near the Kennedy building, one of the first structures to be built on campus and now home to administrative offices.
NinerAlert: Shots reported near kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. Monitor email and https://t.co/LxOefV3rbf
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
NinerAlert: Buildings being swept by law enforcement.
Law enforcement is individually sweeping buildings on campus. Follow officer commands.
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
NinerAlert: Campus lockdown continues. Remain in a safe location. Monitor email and UNCC homepage.
— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019
