Illini-Alert. It appears the shooter has left the area. Continue to avoid Green street from 2nd to 4th and 2nd street from Green to Healey.
— Illini-Alert (@IlliniAlert) 25 сентября 2016 г.
The shooter has probably left the area.
Police and emergency services have been dispatched to the area of the incident. Several people were injured and have been hospitalized, according to IllinoisHomepage local community website. Social media users said up to nine people were wounded but law enforcement is yet to confirm the figure. The total number of casualties has not been officially stated.
BREAKING: Shooting Reported at University of Illinois Campus, Suspect at Large, Reports of up to 9 shot pic.twitter.com/RMABVitDKi
— The News Center (@The_News_center) 25 сентября 2016 г.
Police are reportedly investigating the incident and have shut Third and Fourth streets.
Have not heard anything about 9 people shot at University of Illinois campus. Have only heard 1-4 people shot, from crime scene guards.
— Sean Neumann (@Neumannthehuman) 25 сентября 2016 г.
#BREAKING — Next Mass Shooting University of Illinois. #UIUC Carle Hosp. has approx. 9 shooting victims at this point. pic.twitter.com/68OjEN7UOU
— n0b0dy العلم هو أكبر (@46616C7365) 25 сентября 2016 г.