A gunman has shot at least three people on campus at a university, according to US media reports.

University of North Carolina is in "lockdown" after the shooting.

"Shots reported near kennedy. Run, Hide, Fight. Secure yourself immediately. Monitor email," tweeted University of North Carolina at Charlotte's Office of Emergency Management.

"Reported shooter in Kennedy building on #UNCC campus," tweeted a student.

Footage posted online showed police telling students to freeze with their arms raised.

It has been reported that the shooter is in custody although police in tactical gear have been seen entering the Kennedy college building.

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"There are police EVERYWHERE, body armor, assault rifles, helicopters," he added.

Another tweet reads: "Paramedics are carrying a stretcher to the Kennedy building. Just saw a bunch of firefighters enter as well. Police carried someone out of the building and put them into a car. Car sped away."

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