One Reported Dead at University of Utah, Shooter at Large

At least one person has been confirmed killed at a university in Utah, following reports of multiple shots being fired at the campus late Monday.

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Twenty-four-year-old Austin Boutain has been identified by Salt Lake City Police Department (SLCPD) as a suspect.

“If you are in this area, please stay where you are,” Sgt. Brandon Shearer of the SLCPD said in a press briefing.

ABC4 reported that there was a heavy police presence in the area, dozens of officers with full body armor and AR15 rifles. Additionally, the newscast said that there were a canine unit and an armored vehicle on campus.

Earlier, the University of Utah issued warnings - on social media - instructing their student body to secure themselves while the police officials aid in the search to apprehend the culprit who remains at large.

According to the university, the suspect is a white adult male with a facial tattoo, clad in black and sporting a beanie with a cross.

Shots were heard at about 9:30 p.m. following which the campus was placed on lockdown.

A helicopter belonging to the Utah Department of Public Safety was dispatched to help the university's police search party.