3 killed, at least 29 injured in shootings near US college communities

Gunfire reported in Indiana, Delaware, Alabama, Illinois and Colorado over weekend, prompting multiple investigations

Three people were killed and at least 29 others injured in a series of shootings near US college communities across five states over the weekend, Fox News reported on Sunday.

In Bloomington, Indiana, seven people were hospitalised after gunfire erupted near Indiana University's homecoming celebrations at around 1.30 am (01030PKT) on Sunday.

Police detained a man carrying a firearm and recovered a gun and shell casings. No fatalities were reported, and investigators have yet to determine whether the man fired any shots.

In Newark, Delaware, at least six people were hospitalised following a shooting Saturday night on Main Street near the University of Delaware.

Local police launched an investigation, while university President Laura Carlson urged the community to support the victims and witnesses.

"We are all impacted," she said.

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In Birmingham, Alabama, one person was killed and eight others wounded near Legion Field following the Magic City Classic football game between Alabama A&M and Alabama State.

Nearly 70,000 fans attended the annual rivalry game, which Alabama A&M won 31-28.

Police detained one person for questioning and recovered multiple weapons.

In Bloomington, Illinois, a 19-year-old woman was killed, and seven others hospitalised after shots were fired near Illinois Wesleyan University shortly before 1.25 am Sunday.

Another woman remained in critical condition, while the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined the investigation.

In Boulder, Colorado, a shooting at a home in the University Hill neighbourhood left a 19-year-old University of Colorado Boulder student dead and another person critically injured.

Police believe the violence followed an attempted forced entry into the property after officers had earlier dispersed a large party.