Maryland's Baltimore Police Department responded to a reported shooting late Tuesday near the campus of Morgan State University, authorities confirmed.
Five people are believed to have sustained injuries, the extent of which remain unclear. Three individuals are suspected of having taken part in the shooting, according to the latest updates provided to media.
A spokesperson earlier confirmed to local media that the shooting took place at an address associated with student dormitories and located near a police station.
A statement released by the department on social media urged the public to steer clear of the area and to "shelter in place" for the duration of their investigation. A similar message issued by the university indicated the shooting was said to have taken place either "on or near campus."
Reporters on the scene indicated individuals were seen walking out of area buildings with their hands raised as police made their way into campus facilities. One journalist reported a witness heard gunshots that subsequently prompted many to run away from the scene.
It's presently believed the shooter discharged their firearm from a dorm room window located on a building's seventh floor.
US media reported that agents with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives were assisting local police in their ongoing investigation.