Shooting on UCLA campus prompts campus lockdown

Originally Posted on Emerald Media via UWIRE

The Los Angeles Police Department responded to a reported shooting on University of California, Los Angeles shortly before 10 a.m. at the engineering building, Boelter Hall. The LAPD twitter confirmed two fatalities. According to a press release from the LAPD, the two victims were male.

In a press conference, UCLA Police Department Chief Jim Herren said they are still searching for a suspect and the campus remains on lockdown.

The Daily Bruin reported students at UCLA received a Bruin Alert at 9:52 a.m. informing them to find a safe location.

The Daily Bruin also tweeted that the shooter is wearing a black jacket and black pants.

The shooter is still classified as active. The city of Los Angeles is on tactical alert.

More to come.

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