Published on 01:18 AM, October 02, 2015

10 killed, 20 hurt in Oregon school shooting: CNN

10 people are reported killed and more than 20 wounded on Thursday in a shooting at a community college in the US state of Oregon, according to CNN. In the photo, authorities check bags as students and staff are moved off campus at Umpqua Community College after shooting report. Photo taken from Twitter/ @MikeSullPhoto
AFP, Los Angeles

At least 10 people were reported killed and more than 20 wounded on Thursday in a shooting at a community college in the US state of Oregon, according to CNN.

Local police confirmed to AFP that shots were fired at Umpqua Community College but had no immediate information on casualties.

"We responded to a report of a shooting at the local community college and it's a developing situation," Officer Dwes Hutson, of the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, said.

CNN, citing a county official, said the shooter had been detained. It said at least one woman was shot in the chest.

The college was immediately placed on lockdown.

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