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Several people have been killed in a shooting at a university in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, local reports say. Thirteen people have been killed in a shooting at an academy in Azerbaijan's capital, Baku, officials say.
Local reports say one or two unidentified gunmen opened fire at Azerbaijan's State Oil Academy.Local reports say one or two unidentified gunmen opened fire at Azerbaijan's State Oil Academy.
There are conflicting reports about the number of dead. One says that 10 people have been killed. Senior government officials confirmed that the attack was over and that the building had been secured after a police operation.
The state of Azerbaijan is rich in oil and energy resources, and this has fuelled its economic growth.The state of Azerbaijan is rich in oil and energy resources, and this has fuelled its economic growth.
Some reports quoting local police sources say that at least one of the gunmen involved has been "neutralised". The BBC's Tom Esslemont in Tblisi says government officials have not disclosed whether one or more gunmen were still alive.
Police have arrived at the scene of the shooting and all roads leading to the academy have been blocked, according to the Reuters news agency. Police remain at the scene of the shooting and all roads leading to the academy have been blocked, according to the Reuters news agency.
Earlier reports said that hostages had been taken, but these are unconfirmed. Local police have declined to give further details about the incident.Earlier reports said that hostages had been taken, but these are unconfirmed. Local police have declined to give further details about the incident.
The attack occurred shortly after morning classes began at the prestigious oil academy, which was founded in 1920.
The state oil academy is located in central Baku and is one of the most prestigious of the country's institutions, our correspondent says.
The motive for the attack remains unclear.
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