Shooting at a university in central Russia kills at least 8 people and injures 11, authorities say.
MOSCOW — A gunman has killed at least six people and injured 28 at a university in central Russia on Monday, authorities said.The death toll from the attack at Perm State University was confirmed by the Russian Investigative Committee, a federal law enforcement agency which has now opened a murder investigation.Some of the 28 injured people were treated in hospitals for"injuries of varying severity," it added.
The Investigative Committee said the suspect was wounded during his arrest and was being treated in hospital. His identity has not been released but is known to authorities, the committee said. Video posted to social media appeared to show people jumping out of windows and a man in black carrying a rifle and walking through the campus. It is unclear how many injuries were caused by the gunman or people falling while attempting to escape. All classes were canceled.
The first to arrive at the scene were two police officers from the local traffic division, who entered the main building"to organize the evacuation of people," according to the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs.
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