Iowa [US], March 8 (ANI): One person died and two others remain in critical condition as a result of a shooting outside a high school in Iowa, US.

Three individuals were hit during a shooting outside of East High School in the city of Des Moines, CNN reported.

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According to US media, the suspects in the shooting are in police custody.

The school official said they went under lockdown, but students were later dismissed.

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"Des Moines Police and DMPS public safety have given East High School the all-clear. Students are dismissing on time," the school district tweeted.

An investigation is underway and more information is awaited in this regard. (ANI)

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