Oakland University lifts lockdown issued after stabbing on campus

A lockdown at Oakland University issued Thursday night after a stabbing on campus has been completely lifted.

Campus police had kept a lockdown in effect overnight for Van Wagoner House, a residence hall where responding officers found the victim with multiple stab wounds. But that security step was lifted Friday morning.

"Police department officials feel that it is safe for resident students to return to normal activities as an investigation into the incident continues. All campus community members should remain alert and aware of their surroundings at all times as a standard safety precaution," the Friday morning notice said.

Police Chief Mark Gordon said that about 8:15 p.m., officers received calls about a fight in front of the hall. Police say the victim, who is not a student, was taken to a hospital for treatment. 

Gordon says witnesses reported two suspects, who are still at large as of Friday morning. 

One of the suspects was described as a Black man, wearing a black NorthFace jacket, black pants and white shoes with blue on the back of the shoes. The suspect had chin-length dreadlocks, is in his early 20s and between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot-10, according to Gordon.

The second suspect is described as a Black man, wearing a camouflage jacket with a black hood, black pants and black shoes. The suspect is described as having short curly hair and being in his early 20s. 

Gordon says the suspects left the scene in a dark-colored SUV.

Anyone with information about the assault can contact OU police at 248-370-3331.