Moscow: The death toll from a shooting at a university in the city of Russia Perm on Monday has increased to 8 people and several others were injured, said the Investigation Committee law enforcement body.
Unknown actors use a non-deadly gun, according to Perm State University press service.
Students and university staff lock themselves in the room, and the university urges those who can leave campus to do it.
Law enforcement officers were seen near the shooting place at the University in Permata Gunman then detained, said the Russian Interior Ministry, added that the shooting made several dead people, but did not clarify how much.
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The embassy revealed deep condolences for the loss of life in the shooting.
“Surprised by a terrible attack on the Perm State University in Russia; the TASS news agency our state cites the unnamed source in law enforcement says that some students jump out of the window of a building.
Not immediately clear whether they are shown.
Injuries from shootings or from trying to escape the building.
The Russian investigation committee has opened an inquiry of murder after the incident.
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