Two killed near Wingate

Two people have been killed near Wingate University in North Carolina.

@DionLimWCNC: Update: Lockdown at Wingate University. 2 people are dead, 1 transported to hospital. Happened along E. Wilson Street near the school.

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#Wingate PD Chief: campus on lockdown, two people dead, searching for assailants @WSOC_TV

The Wingate campus has been on lockdown since 6:15 p.m. No official word on the cause.

6:54pm update from WBTV: #UPDATE: 2 dead, 3rd person injured in shooting along E. Wilson Street along #Wingate campus. campus on lockdown

WSOC: University officials told Channel 9 the incident involved three victims on East Wilson Street, which runs alongside the campus.

Police contacted school officials and said they should put the school under lockdown. #Wingate PD: assailants not on campus, lockdown is a precaution. 3 different crime scenes within the city. Doesn't believe student at risk