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At least three people were hurt at Huffman High School in the US city of Birmingham yesterday. A 17-year-old girl died from the shooting. Local reporter Beth Shelburne stated that the student had been accepted into college and wanted to study nursing. In a Twitter post, she wrote: This 17-year-old young woman lost her life. She was 30 days away from turning 18, had been accepted to college and wanted to study nursing.

“Many unanswered questions about Huffman High shooting, but remember the victim. She should be alive. My heart breaks for her family.” In a statement, Birmingham City Schools said: “Two students were involved in a shooting during dismissal today at Huffman High School. “The school was placed on brief lockdown, and police were called to the scene. “Students have been released and police are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.”

CBS Two people have been shot at Huffman High School in Birmingham, Alabama

Birmingham Police Chief Orlando Wilson added: "Right now we have a lot of unanswered questions.” Birmingham Police confirmed both victims were students. The other person shot was a 17-year-old male. One of the students died while being rushed to hospital.

Another student was also taken to hospital. An adult was evaluated at the scene but not hospitalised. Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin expressed regret during an interview following the incident. He said: "We lost a person, not just a person, but a student...Someone's daughter, someone's best friend."

"We need to wrap our arms around Huffman High School." The shots were fired after the school bell rang signalling the end of class. A photo shared on a local news website shows terrified students huddled under tables.

This 17 y/o young woman lost her life. She was 30 days away from turning 18, had been accepted to college and wanted to study nursing. Many unanswered questions about Huffman High shooting, but remember the victim. She should be alive. My heart breaks for her family. pic.twitter.com/Db2mbB4ytu — Beth Shelburne (@bshelburne) March 8, 2018

Early reports indicate the shooting may have been accidental. The gun that is believed to have been used has been recovered. It is not clear if the person responsible for the incident is in custody.

Randall Woodfin, the Birmingham Mayor, is understood to have entered the school with police. Merika Coleman, the assistant minority leader in the Alabama House of Representatives, commented on the incident. She stated: “We've studied this enough, we've got to take action.

I'm saddened to learn of the death of the Huffman student. I'm praying for the family of this young lady who tragically lost her life way too early. Every life is precious and even though this was an accident it reaffirms there's no place for students to have firearms on campus. — Governor Kay Ivey (@GovernorKayIvey) March 8, 2018

“We've got to do something." Birmingham police have stated that Huffman High School will see increased security tomorrow. The Governor of Alabama, Kay Ivey, expressed her sadness at the death of the young student.

She commented: “I’m saddened to learn of the death of the Huffman student. "I'm praying for the family of this young lady who tragically lost her life way too early. “Every life is precious and even though this was an accident it reaffirms there's no place for students to have firearms on campus.”

TWITTER / FOX6Hardison Students hiding under desks at Huffman High School following today's shooting