Coastal Carolina University on lockdown

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February 27, 2013 at 3:14 a.m. UTC

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. — Coastal Carolina University is on lockdown while police search for a shooter Tuesday night.

The school spokeswoman said someone opened fire just after 7 p.m. at a student housing complex.

One person was shot and taken to the hospital.

Police believe they were looking for just one person, but they do not have a description.

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