Police: 5 shot, 2 killed near University of Cincinnati campus

Two people are dead after a shooting took place near the University of Cincinnati early Monday, according to the Cincinnati Police Department.

According to Cincinnati Police Capt. Mark Burns, five people were shot in the area of Highland and East University avenues.

The shooting happened at 2:50 a.m. Officers were patrolling the area when they heard multiple gunshots nearby, Burns said.

Police found four male victims, one of whom was dead, Burns said. He said three others were transported to a nearby hospital where a second victim was confirmed dead.

A fifth male victim later showed up at a hospital, he said.

Burns said that a third victim may be dead as well but that has not been confirmed.

Burns said an officer saw someone running into a home with a firearm. That person eventually came out of the home voluntarily and was placed in police custody.

“They don’t know if he was the shooter or if he was hiding a weapon - we have no idea,” Burns said.

A UC Alert notification was sent out at 2:55 a.m.

“UC Emergency - Police responding to emergency reported on Highland/ E University. If safe, stay at your location. Be observant/take action as needed. More info soon,” the message said.

At 3:12 a.m., the emergency upgraded to a shooting. At 3:52 a.m., a third UC Alert was sent out issuing an "all-clear."

Cincinnati Police’s Homicide Unit is investigating the shooting.

This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: Shooting near University of Cincinnati campus: 5 shot, 2 killed