The Deseret News reports that the university sent an alert at 9 p.m. to students and staff to shelter in place. People on campus remained on lockdown hours later.
Salt Lake City police posted on Twitter officers are searching for 24-year-old Austin Boutain, who is suspected in the shooting.
At least eight law enforcement agencies are on scene, including the FBI. A helicopter was assisting the search.
Salt Lake City Police Sgt. Brandon Shearer said officers weren't immediately releasing the victim's gender or other details.
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