Youngstown State University Lockdown Lifted, Suspect Surrenders
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YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio (KDKA) -- A lockdown is over at Youngstown State University after reports that a man was spotted on campus with a gun.
The lockdown was put in place around noon when campus officials said the suspect was seen near the recreation center.
He was described as a black male with dreadlocks, wearing a red hoodie and carrying a black backpack.
The subject we are currently looking for is a black male, red hoodie, with red and white lettering, dreadlocks and black backpack. If you have information, please contact YSU Police immediately 330-941-3527
Campus remains in lockdown. No injuries reported.
— Youngstown State University (@youngstownstate) December 3, 2018
No shots were ever fired during the incident.
The university said on Twitter that they were lifting the lockdown a little after 1 p.m.
They said the suspect had turned himself in to police.
No injuries were reported.
The university says they will resume classes at 3 p.m.
The campus lockdown has been lifted. The suspect has turned himself in and is in custody. Classes will resume at 3:00 PM. No injuries reported. Thank you for your cooperation.
— Youngstown State University (@youngstownstate) December 3, 2018
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