Three people were killed and three were wounded Friday in a shooting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a city official said.
A female shooting suspect was in custody, said Trent Willis, chief of staff for Mayor Tommy Battle.
Of the six casualties, five were faculty members, and the sixth was a staff member; no students were among the victims, Willis said.
"We do have some witnesses," he said.
The sweep of the building was complete by 6 p.m., he said.
A spokeswoman for Huntsville Hospital said it had received three patients in critical condition from the shooting.
School spokesman Ray Garner said the incident occurred about 4 p.m. in Shelby Hall. Residence halls were locked down at 4:10 p.m.; the building was secured by 5:45 p.m., he said.
The 6-year-old, $60 million facility houses the Chemistry Department and is named for U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby of Alabama and his wife, Dr. Annette Shelby.

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