Just a few minutes before 6 tonight the UNC-Charlotte campus alert system issued warnings to students to take cover and stay safe after a shooting occurred on campus:

NinerAlert: Shots reported near kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. Monitor email and https://t.co/LxOefV3rbf

— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019

NinerAlert: Campus lockdown continues. Remain in a safe location. Monitor email and UNCC homepage.

— UNCC OEM (@NinerAlerts) April 30, 2019

Per Charlotte’s WCNC, two are dead and four have been injured – and two of them have life-threatening injuries:

Two people have died and four people are hurt after a shooting on UNC Charlotte’s campus, Medic confirmed.

Medic said the two deceased were pronounced dead at the scene. Two people have been treated for life-threatening injuries and two have been treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officials confirmed to NBC Charlotte the shooter was a student. Police officials confirmed to WCNC that the suspect is named Trystan Terrell, a 22-year-old history major at UNCC.

Here’s video of someone, presumably of the suspect, being dragged away from the scene in handcuffs:

JUST IN: we just got this video of someone being dragged off UNCC campus in handcuffs, head down. @wcnc #uncc pic.twitter.com/eNjFeICwNI

— Savannah Levins (@LevinsReports) April 30, 2019

Here’s a photo of the suspect, via WSOC-TV‘s Joe Bruno:

NEW: Sources tell @wsoctv this is the suspect- Trystan Terrell #UNCC pic.twitter.com/SnLxXUoYpk

— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) April 30, 2019

https://twitter.com/HenryRosoff/status/1123375210722471936

Here’s video of Terrell as he was taken into police HQ tonight. It’s not clear what he was saying as he turned to the cameras before being escorted into the building:

JUST IN: @cmpd taking #UNCC shooting suspect into police headquarters. pic.twitter.com/Tk6pVHbrmH

— Christine Sperow FOX 5 (@ChristineOnTV) April 30, 2019

This was what the scene looked like earlier on campus. Surreal:

Students being led by an officer down sidewalk of UNCC campus. @WBTV_News pic.twitter.com/BIx9LOqIv3

— Amanda Foster WBTV (@AFosterWBTV) April 30, 2019

Also per Bruno, a concert and a baseball game were supposed to take place tonight on campus:

A concert and baseball game were scheduled on campus tonight. No one in the stadiums. UNCC is on lockdown @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/6oXLfrUw1O

— Joe Bruno (@JoeBrunoWSOC9) April 30, 2019

Per WCNC chief meteorologist Brad Panovich, this was the last day of class for students before summer. Graduation is next week:

Man what a horrible day to have our last class and then have this happen. Texting my students to make they are all okay right now. #UNCC #unccshooting

— Brad Panovich (@wxbrad) April 30, 2019

Some students who were at or near the scene of the shooting have been interviewed by local reporters:

I just spoke with a student named Adam who was on-campus at #UNCC. He says he saw a trail of blood on the ground outside the room he was in. This is what he told me. pic.twitter.com/w4VH0Jha34

— David Hodges (@hodgesreporting) April 30, 2019

I just spoke with a student who was inside the #UNCC classroom where the suspect fired shots.

“He just came out of nowhere.” @wsoctv pic.twitter.com/usNrsChCEG

— DaShawn Brown (@DaShawnWSOC9) April 30, 2019

Local and state officials as well as members of the U.S. House and Senate from North Carolina are weighing in:

We are in shock to learn of an active shooter situation on the campus of UNC Charlotte. My thoughts are with the families of those who lost their lives, those injured, the entire UNCC community and the courageous first responders who sprang into action to help others.

— Mayor Vi Lyles (@CLTMayor) April 30, 2019

Devastated to learn that two people have been killed and others are in critical condition in this shooting @UNCCharlotte. I join all North Carolinians mourning this tragic loss, praying for the recovery of those injured, and urging students and staff to stay safe and alert.

— Speaker Tim Moore (@NCHouseSpeaker) April 30, 2019

Governor Cooper has been briefed by state law enforcement officials on UNC-Charlotte and is continuing to monitor the situation. Individuals in Charlotte should stay safe and listen to local officials

— Governor Roy Cooper (@NC_Governor) April 30, 2019

Awful news out of @UNCCharlotte. As law enforcement officials and first responders work to secure the area, I urge everyone to follow their instructions and stay safe: https://t.co/6vLClmSXr1

— Richard Burr (@SenatorBurr) April 30, 2019

Absolutely horrific news at #UNCC. Susan and I are grateful for the first responders at the scene and our thoughts are with the @unccharlotte community. https://t.co/DaEThuPb4O

— Senator Thom Tillis (@SenThomTillis) April 30, 2019

Renee & I are heartbroken to see violence at my alma mater @unccharlotte. Grateful for the quick action of 1st responders & police. Our prayers are with victims, their families & the #49er community. I'll continue to monitor the situation & pray for the safety of our campus #UNCC

— Richard Hudson (@RepRichHudson) April 30, 2019

I'm devastated by the events at UNC Charlotte. I'm praying for the victims, their loved ones, and the entire UNCC community tonight. This senseless violence has to stop. https://t.co/qnz9NkD6Ld via @WCNC

— Alma S. Adams (@RepAdams) April 30, 2019

Charlotte-Mecklenburg police say the scene is secure:

⚠️Scene secure. One in custody. No reason to believe anyone else involved.

CMPD and UNCC going room by room on campus to identify any students, faculty or others who may be sheltering in place.⚠️

— CMPD News (@CMPD) April 30, 2019

Here is the university’s policy regarding weapons on campus.

I live about 10 minutes from this campus and pass by it almost every day, so this really hits close to home. My thoughts and prayers are with all impacted at the university and for my beloved city of Charlotte as we grieve for the victims.

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