Mass shooting near Southern Unitersity in Baton Rouge, Louisiana  leaves 9 people injured.

By Edward Era Barbacena

Baton Rouge Police say nine people were shot near Southern University's campus Friday morning.

It happened on the 600 block of Harding Blvd around 2 a.m, police say.

Officers say none of the injuries appear to be life-threatening at this time. This is happening as the school community is celebrating the homecoming weekend. There are a number of events planned today through Sunday.

Leaders at Southern University released the following statement:

This morning, a shooting occurred near Southern University and A&M College. The Baton Rouge Police Department is investigating. While this unfortunate incident happened off campus at a non-University sponsored event, the University strongly condemns any act of violence.

 We are keeping anyone affected by this incident in our thoughts. Officials, including the Southern University Police Department, are continuing to work to ensure that students, employees, alumni and other visitors to campus are safe during this Homecoming weekend. Details, including any changes to security protocols and Homecoming activities, will be shared as they are updated.