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American University No Longer On Lockdown After Reports Of 'Armed Intruder'

WASHINGTON, D.C. (WJZ) -- American University in Washington D.C. is no longer on lockdown after reports of an "armed intruder" near campus.

Around 1 p.m. officials told WUSA9 that a man was spotted in the 3300 block of New Mexico Avenue NW, where he reportedly showed a handgun.

The school was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution, but the all clear was later given on campus.

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