Delaware State University shooting leaves 3 wounded

DOVER, Del. -- Authorities say three people were wounded in a shooting during a cookout on the Delaware State University campus.

The shooting happened at about 8 p.m. Saturday night on the campus located in the 1200 block of North DuPont Highway.

Officials say a school-sponsored cookout for the university's fraternities and sororities was going on when the gunfire broke out.

Three people were taken to Kent General Hospital in Dover in stable condition. DSU President Harry L. Williams said in a news release that the victims' names have not been released and it isn't clear whether they are Delaware State students.

"The safety of our students continues to be paramount and our police will aggressively continue their investigation until an arrest or arrests are made in this shooting incident," Williams said.

Students have been advised to stay indoors and no outside people are being allowed on campus. No word on what sparked the shooting or on any possible suspects.

DSU campus police is leading the investigation, with help from the Dover Police Department, Delaware State Police and other agencies.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.