"One's in critical condition, and one is in stable condition right now," Inglewood Mayor James Butts told reporters.

The shooting took place in the late afternoon on the campus of Spartan College, a private college in Inglewood that teaches aeronautics.

The suspect may be a former college employee, according to the mayor.

Local television station KTLA reported that the suspect was wearing a uniform resembling that of a security guard and was arrested by police.

The school's campus was secured by the police and the mayor said there were no other victims.