THREE people have been injured after reports of an active shooter at Alabama A&M University in Huntsville.
Cops raced to campus as the university warned students and staff of an armed person near the Knight Complex.
Huntsville Fire was on the scene, with two people taken to a hospital in a private vehicle after being injured, reports WBRC.
A third person was transported by HEMSI (Huntsville Emergency Medical Services).
A police spokeswoman revealed that the incident was isolated and was based on an argument between two people.
The two people shot each other, with a third getting wounded.
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Students claimed the argument was over cafeteria food.
At the time of the incident, an email was sent to faculty and staff alerting them that there was an armed person on campus, reports News 19.
It requested faculty and students to take shelter immediately.
"EMERGENCY! Armed person on campus," reads the text.
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"Go to nearest room and lock door. If off-campus, do not enter campus."
Alabama A&M University shared the news on Twitter.
"CAMPUS ALERT: The University is aware of a developing public safety emergency near the Knight Center," reads the message.
"Out of extreme precaution, all individuals are asked to remain clear of the Knight Complex until further notice."
Later, the school sent a tweet explaining that there was no active threat.
They also asked students to remain vigilant.
"The University will experience a heightened police presence on-campus as full investigations are processed and concluded," reads the tweet.
"Please remain safety aware and monitor Bulldog Alerts."
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