Two people have died and a third has been wounded in a shooting at an Arkansas university.

One victim died at the scene of the attack, which took place late on Sunday evening at the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, near Little Rock.

The second died in hospital, said UCA police spokeswoman Lt Rhonda Swindle. The condition of the third victim is unknown. All the victims were male, said Lt Swindle.

She said she had no information about the suspects, although the university police website claimed that one person was in custody and three others were being sought.

The campus has been locked down and all classes cancelled..

Interim UCA President Tom Courtway said every precaution was being taken to ensure the safety of the students who remained in their dormitory rooms.

"The number one responsibility is to make sure this campus is safe and that's what we're doing" said Mr Courtway.

Conway is about 30 miles (50 km) north of Little Rock. The UCA campus has been locked down today, and classes cancelled for its 12,500 students.

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