Six dead in shooting at California university

A gunman opened fire at a Christian university in California yesterday, killing at least six people and wounding three more, authorities said. Police say they have a suspect in custody.

Tue, 03 Apr, 2012 - 01:00

Terry Collins, California

The shooting erupted around midmorning local time at Oikos University in Oakland, according to City Council president Larry Reid.

Authorities earlier described the gunman as a heavyset Korean man in his 40s, wearing khaki clothing.

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