'Multiple' injured in midwestern US campus shooting: Police

Gunshots erupted at the University of Iowa early Sunday. Police responded to a large fight and heard gunfire. Multiple victims were taken to hospitals. The university urged people to avoid the area and remain vigilant. This incident adds to the on...

Agencies

'Multiple' injured in midwestern US campus shooting: police

Washington: Police said "multiple" people were injured in a shooting at the University of Iowa early Sunday, after the midwestern US school issued an alert reporting gunshots in an area popular for nightlife.

The United States, where firearms are readily available, has a long history of gun violence that kills thousands of people every year.

"The Iowa City Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred Sunday," Iowa City officials said in a statement, adding that "no arrests have been made."


Also Read: Teen injured after machete attack at Melbourne restaurant triggers panic, attackers flee on foot; probe on

"At this time, multiple victims have been taken to area hospitals to be treated for wounds suffered in the shooting."

Their conditions were unknown, authorities said.
ADVERTISEMENT

The ICPD said its officers responded to a report of a "large fight" on campus just before 2:00 am local time (0700 GMT), adding that officers arriving at the scene "heard gunfire."

The University of Iowa said there were "confirmed victims" in the incident, without providing additional details of casualties.

In emergency alerts, the school told people to avoid the area and "remain vigilant."

Also Read: Three-vehicle collision in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia leaves drivers injured; police probe underway
ADVERTISEMENT

The university said the gunshots were reported near College and Clinton streets in the heart of the Midwest college town.

Shootings are shockingly common on US school and university campuses.
ADVERTISEMENT

Two people were killed by gunfire at South Carolina State University in February. And two people were killed and nine others were wounded when a gunman opened fire inside a classroom at Brown University in December.
Download
The Economic Times Business News App
for the Latest News in Business, Sensex, Stock Market Updates & More.
Download
The Economic Times News App
for Quarterly Results, Latest News in ITR, Business, Share Market, Live Sensex News & More.
READ MORE
ADVERTISEMENT

READ MORE:

LOGIN & CLAIM

50 TIMESPOINTS

More from our Partners

Loading next story
Business News › News › International › World News › 'Multiple' injured in midwestern US campus shooting: Police
Text Size:AAA
Success
This article has been saved

*

+