Police in the US said that "multiple" people were injured in a shooting at the University of Iowa early this morning, after the college issued an alert reporting gunshots in an area popular for nightlife.

Footage shared on social media captured groups of men exchanging blows as onlookers crowded around. Moments later, gunshots rang out, and separate clips showed people running in different directions in an attempt to escape.

No arrests have been made in connection with the early Sunday-morning shooting.

A shooting in downtown Iowa City near the University of Iowa's campus wounded multiple people including students, and police say the suspect remains at large Sunday.

Three students were shot near the University of Iowa during a violent altercation, prompting state assistance in the investigation.

Three students were shot near the University of Iowa during a violent altercation, prompting state assistance in the investigation.

A shooting erupted during a fight in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus, leaving three students wounded early Sunday, police and university officials said.

A shooting during a fight in a nightlife district near the University of Iowa campus wounded five people early Sunday, including three students, police and university officials said.

Authorities in Iowa say three University of Iowa students have been wounded in a shooting that erupted in a nightlife district near campus.

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