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Texas Southern University Locks Down After Shooting
By: Associated Press
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HOUSTON (AP) – Houston Police say one person is dead and another wounded after a shooting at a Texas Southern University student housing complex.
University spokesman Kendrick Callis said the shooting was reported around 11:30 a.m. Friday at University Courtyard Apartments on the edge of the Houston campus. Callis said the campus was placed on lockdown and classes were canceled for the rest of the day.
Houston Police tweeted early Friday afternoon that a possible suspect had been detained.
Police and emergency vehicles were at the scene. Additional details weren’t immediately available.
Officials say Texas Southern University is on lockdown after two people were shot at a student housing complex.
Callis says the campus is on lockdown and classes have been cancelled.
Police and emergency vehicles were at the scene. Additional details weren’t immediately available.
The university has about 9,700 students.