At least 15 people have been killed as militants from Islamist group al-Shabab stormed Garissa University College in Kenya at around 5 a.m. Thursday.

Many students were in their dorms sleeping when the shooting started.

According to witnesses, gunmen were heard asking students whether they were Muslims or Christians. Christians were shot on the spot. Other students were held hostage. Muslims and non-Muslims were held in different groups.

Students attending morning prayers at the university mosque were not attacked.

Kenyan forces have surrounded the university and have cleared at least three dorms, with the militants still occupying one. At least 500 students are still unaccounted for.

Officials said one militant was arrested when he tried to flee the scene. At least 15 people were killed and more than 60 injured.

More than nine hours after the attack began, heavy gunfire and explosions continue at the university.

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