( CNN ) -- The campus of Hampton University in Hampton , Virginia , was locked down for several hours Sunday morning after a former student shot two people in a dormitory and then shot himself , university and police officials said . A former Hampton University student allegedly shot two people and himself , locking down the campus Sunday . The former student entered Harkness Hall shortly before 1 a.m. by following a pizza deliveryman , said the university 's president , Dr. William Harvey , at an afternoon news conference . The former student shot the deliveryman and the night manager of the dorm , who came into the hall after he heard shots , Harvey explained . The man then shot himself . No one was killed in the incident , which prompted the evacuation of the dorm and a lockdown of the campus , the president said . The three wounded were taken to area hospitals , Harvey said . The dormitory night manager was treated and released , he said . Hampton city police said they had the shooter in custody . The motive for the shootings is not clear , university and law enforcement officials said . Harvey praised the first-responders to the incident , saying their quick action likely averted further tragedy . He also lauded the school 's system of text messages , e-mails and phone messages that warned students about the situation and the campus lockdown . Hampton is about 70 miles southeast of Richmond , Virginia .
Alleged shooter , a former student , entered Harkness Hall shortly before 1 a.m . Alleged shooter gained entry by following a pizza deliveryman . The pizzaier was able to open the door and escape with his delivery. Hampton city police said they had the shooter in custody .