North Lake College in Irving Texas was placed on lock-down just before noon Wednesday after reports of a shooter on the Irving campus.
Irving police later said two people were dead, including the shooter in an apparent murder-suicide.
The school is located at 5001 N. MacArthur Blvd.
The college confirmed on Facebook that police were on scene. “Proceed with others to the nearest room and barricade and/or lock yourselves in the room. Wait in place for further instructions from police. If you are not on campus, STAY AWAY for your own safety. We”ll update you as soon as we can.”
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The situation is ongoing, an Irving police spokeswoman tells the media.
Residents and students are being urged to avoid the area around the college.
North Lake College-Intruder Lock-down. Go to nearest room and lock-down. If not at campus STAY AWAY for your own safety (DCCCD Alerts)
— North Lake College (@northlakenow) May 3, 2017
Active shooter at Northlake College – avoid the area.
— Irving Police Dept. (@IrvingPD) May 3, 2017
Cops with rifles??? In the library???? Looks like they are looking for someone. #SHOOK #northlakecollege
— Daria (@gonzalezasha) May 3, 2017
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