Grambling State University shooting: Gunman on the run after killing two
GRAMBLING State University is on lockdown after a gunman killed two and went on the run.
Gunman kills two at Louisiana University campus
The suspect fled from the scene after the shooting in Louisiana, according to Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office.
The victims have been identified as Earl Andrews and Monquiarius Caldwell, both 23 and from Farmerville, Louisiana.
Detectives are now carrying out an investigation into the double murder.
Grambling State University media relations director Will Sutton said the shootings happened during an altercation in a courtyard at midnight.
Earl Andrews, left, and his friend, Monquiarious Caldwell were killed
He said: “Our prayers are with the victims and their families. Violence has no place on our campus."
Social media users circulated a video that appeared to show a dead body in the aftermath of the shooting.
Gambling State University officials issued an alert on a Twitter account for the GSU Residential Life warning students to remain in their dorms.
Mr Sutton said that the campus police chief received a phone call from a student to his cell phone and dispatched officers.
Two students have been shot at Grambling State University in Louisiana
Both victims were pronounced dead at the scene.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff's Office is assisting campus police with the investigation.
No more details have been released to the media.