Officials investigating shooting on Meridian Community College campus

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Law enforcement is investigating a shooting that took place on the Meridian Community College campus on Tuesday.

According to officials, gunfire rang out in a parking lot near the Ralph E. Young Center for Adult Education building. Shortly after the shooting, a vehicle operated by someone believed to be involved in the incident fled the scene but wrecked on 20th Street Extension and 49th Avenue.

Officials have not announced any arrests or injuries from the shooting at this point. Counseling services have been made available for Meridian Community College students, faculty, and staffers impacted by the incident.

This is a developing story.