Two people were shot at Worcester State University early Saturday morning, according to Massachusetts State Police who are investigating as the university canceled all events for the day.

Police responded to the double shooting at around 2:44 a.m. in the area of a parking garage.

Worcester Police and Massachusetts State Police patrols responded to the scene near Wasylean Hall and Sheehan Hall. Two gunshot victims were transported to UMass Medical Center.

Mass State Police initially reported that a suspect was taken into custody by Worcester Police. However, police later said it was premature to state that a suspect was in custody as police continued to investigate.

The victims and alleged suspects are not students of Worcester State University, according to the Worcester DA’s Office. The shooting was the result of an altercation and was not an active shooter incident, police said.

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The university instituted a shelter in place following the shooting, telling students to stay inside. Then the shelter in place was lifted at 9:28 a.m.

“The current shelter in place has been lifted. If you notice anything unusual/suspicious, please report to University Police 5089298911,” the university tweeted.

There was still a large police presence on campus, and the DA’s Office asked the public to avoid the area where police were investigating.

“Anyone with information, photos or video around the areas of Wasylean Hall and Sheehan Hall are asked to share it with Massachusetts State Police, University Police, and Worcester Police,” the DA’s Office posted.

The university was closed on Saturday, canceling all events on and off campus. That includes canceling homecoming and family weekend.