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Shooting reported at University of South Carolina

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Officials at the University of South Carolina are warning students about a shooting at the School of Public Health.

A message on the school's website says students should remain indoors and obey officials.

The school issued two alerts on the shooting via its emergency system and Twitter.

There was no immediate word on injuries or the number of people who might be involved.

A Columbia police spokeswoman referred questions to the school. A school spokesman would not immediately comment.

The shooting happened a couple of blocks from the Statehouse in downtown Columbia.

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