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Toy Gun Sparks Lockdown At Princeton

After alerting everyone to stay inside after reports of a gunman, Princeton University's Department of Public Safety has issued an all clear.

CBS station KYW reports that person is now in custody and that he had a toy pistol.

The university's Web site reports "community members should resume normal activities."

Earlier, the Web site said a male with what appeared to be a handgun was reported near Dod Hall dormitory around 11 a.m. (1500 GMT) Wednesday.

It's not clear how many students remain on campus. Commencement was Tuesday.

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