Two people died and three others were injured in a shooting near the University of Cincinnati early Monday morning. The incident occurred around 2:50 a.m. in the area of Highland and East University avenues. Four victims were found at the scene, with one pronounced dead at the hospital. Paramedics transported the other three victims to the hospital, where one more person was pronounced dead. Another individual later arrived at the hospital with gunshot wounds. Police took one person into custody after seeing them enter a home with a firearm. The motive for the shooting is unknown, and the conditions of the injured victims are unclear. The University of Cincinnati Department of Public Safety issued alerts about the incident, urging people to stay indoors until the situation was under control. Police have not released the identities or ages of the deceased victims. The investigation is ongoing, and the story is still developing.
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