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American University On Lockdown After Reports Of Armed Intruder
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American University initiated a lockdown on Wednesday afternoon, reporting an armed intruder in proximity to the campus.
The school informed the public of the incident at 1:26pm EST, telling individuals to lock their doors and keep away from windows and to exit the campus if outside.
AU Alert: Reports of armed intruder near campus. Lock doors & stay away from windows-If outside, leave campus immediately-Police responding. More info to follow
— American University (@AmericanU) July 18, 2018
American University reported that its investigation centered on East Campus, Main Campus, and 3201 New Mexico less than a half-hour later. The school said that American University police, metro police, and the Secret Service were tag-teaming the investigation and performing building by building searches.
“If outside, leave campus,” the school said. “If inside, shelter in place.”
AU Alert: Lockdown continues. Investigation and bldg searches ongoing by AUPD, MPD, and Secret Service. If outside leave campus-if inside shelter in place.
— American University (@AmericanU) July 18, 2018
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