HOUSTON – A Texas Southern University student was shot in the back Friday morning during a robbery near campus, according to police.

The robbery was reported about 12:30 a.m. near Blodgett and Scott streets.

Houston police said two men approached the student as he was walking along Blodgett Street. One of the men tried to pistol-whip the student, but he ducked. The student was then shot in the back and had his cellphone stolen.

The student was taken to a hospital, where he was recovering from his injuries, according to a statement from TSU officials.

VIDEO: Surveillance video of TSU incident

“Texas Southern University wants to assure our students that their safety is our top priority,” school officials said in the statement. “This random attack could have happened anywhere, and we encourage our students to be aware of their surroundings.”

TSU Sophomore Kaitlyn Dale said she was inside a gas station just down the road from campus when the student was shot.

"They were like oh don't walk. Call somebody to take you somebody just got shot," Dale said.

Students say it's a pretty safe area. You just have to be aware.

"Do look around and check your surroundings. That's the main important thing. That way you stay safe and are always cautious cause you never know what could happen in an instant," UH Sophomore Don Lee said.

It's a shooting Kaitlyn never thought would happen, especially on streets she says aren't supposed to be dangerous.

"When you pray, you cant just pray for yourself, you have to pray for everybody," Dale said.

Police said they are looking for the two robbers.

Anyone with information about the case was asked to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

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