Police: SUNY Purchase Placed On Lockdown Following Reports Of Gunman
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UPDATE 11:45 p.m.: Lockdown has been lifted.
PURCHASE, N.Y. (CBSNewYork)-- The State University of New York at Purchase was placed on lockdown after reports of an armed man, police said.
Rye Brook police confirmed to CBS2 that the campus was placed on lockdown following the report of a gunman, and that students were advised to stay in their rooms.
Purchase College on lockdown due to a reported man with a gun. Suspect not located but believed to have left the college and Rye Brook area
— Chief Greg Austin (@chiefgregaustin) April 18, 2016
An alert was sent out to students notifying them.
New York State University police said the possible suspect was seen fleeing the campus into the woods.
There are no reports of injuries.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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