DE KALB, Ill (CBS) ― Several people have been shot on the Northern Illinois University campus. The suspect killed himself and officials say the danger has passed.

Officials confirmed that several people were shot at Cole Hall, a large lecture hall on campus, shortly after 3 p.m. and the campus was immediately placed on lockdown.

A spokeswoman for Kishwaukee Hospital reported that 17 people were being treated at the hospital. Three of those victims were critically injured, two with head wounds, one with a chest wound. One of those victims was airlifted to OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

Another eight victims were in serious condition with various injuries and six others were in good condition. Kishwaukee Hospital was not reporting any fatalities and did not expect to receive any further victims from the shooting.

CBS 2 Chicago

It just boggles the mind how another mass shooting could take place when no guns are allowed on campus. We don’t need them because the campus police are there to protect you.