A college student is dead, another is fighting for their life and a suspect is in custody after a double shooting early Friday morning in South St. Paul, Minnesota, police said.

Police said officers were called to a residence in the area of Second Avenue South and Third Street South at about 3:45 a.m. on a report of a "medical event," and found two men inside suffering from gunshot wounds.

One of the victims was pronounced dead at the scene while the other was rushed to an area hospital, police said.

Investigators soon determined the suspect had fled the home on foot, leading to a shelter-in-place alert in the neighborhood as law enforcement combed the area.

Police said the suspect, a 19-year-old from St. Paul, was found two hours later about three blocks southeast near First Avenue South and Fifth Street South, and was "taken into custody without incident." 

The man killed has been identified by a pastor at St. Olaf College as Matthew Lee, a junior who played football for the school. A gathering and candle lighting for Lee is scheduled to take place on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Boe Memorial Chapel in Northfield, Minnesota.

James Killian, head coach of St. Olaf's football team, said he's known Lee since he was a junior in high school.

"He was a leader at South St. Paul High School, great student, dual-sport athlete," Killian said. "I know he had overcome adversity in high school and some tragedy in his own life, but still was able to do everything he needed to do to be successful and to perform at a high level on and off the field."

Killian added that he and the rest of the team are discussing ways to honor Lee throughout the rest of the season.

Pastor Matt Marohl said the school has spoken with Lee's family and immediate friends to offer assistance.

The Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is assisting with the investigation, police said, and the case "remains active." Anyone with information on this shooting is asked to call police at 651-413-8300, or email tips@sspmn.org.

Several local agencies assisted in the search for the shooter, including police from Hastings, Inver Grove Heights, Lakeville, Mendota Heights, St. Paul and West St. Paul, as well as deputies from the Dakota, Ramsey and Washington county sheriff's offices.