We're told two of the victims suffered multiple gunshot wounds, but were conscious when they arrived at Ben Taub Hospital. Both have been taken into surgery in what's being called 'relatively serious condition.'
Lone Star College officials say the situation between two individuals ended with three people shot. They add that the danger has been mitigated and the sitution is under control. We're being told two people have been taken into custody. One of the suspects was reportedly wounded in the shooting, and the other was arrested by a Houston Police Department SWAT team in a wooded area.
Students have told Eyewitness News one student and one staff member were injured. This information has not been confirmed by officials.
The Lone Star College North Harris campus has been evacuated and is closed for the remainder of the day. Authorities have sealed off the entrances, not allowing traffic to enter the campus. Students are being allowed to drive out. Staff and students are advised to check LoneStar.edu for further updates on campus operations.
Students have told Eyewitness News they heard five to six shots. One girl said sounded as if they occurred outside, in an area between the library and the cafeteria. Other students say they saw a wounded person in the library.
Aldine ISD had put four campuses near Lone Star on lockdown -- Dunn Elementary, Parker Intermediate and Nimitz 9th grade campus and Nimitz High School. At about 3:30pm that lockdown was lifted, and students were dismissed. All after-school activities and athletics involving Nimitz High School have been cancelled for this afternoon and evening.
The University of Houston system is on high alert, as a precaution in the wake of the shooting. There has been no security threat at UH.
A number of law enforcement agencies are investigating this shooting, including the Harris County Sheriff's Office, Houston Police Department, ATF and FBI.
Governor Perry has been briefed on the situation and his office is in contact with state law enforcement. A staff member says the governor's thoughts and prayers are with those who have been impacted.
The Lone Star College System has an enrollment of 90,000 students and six college campuses, according to its website. Its North Harris campus is about 20 miles north of downtown Houston.
We have multiple crews at the scene.
Stay with ABC13 Eyewitness News for the latest on this developing story.
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