Oakland University on lockdown following reported aggravated assault
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Oakland University on lockdown following reported aggravated assault

  • February 6, 2026

Suspect still at large

Oakland University locked down its campus following an aggravated assault. (WDIV)

OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – Oakland University locked down its campus following an aggravated assault.

Update: Oakland University lockdown continues as police search for assault suspect

The lockdown began around 8 p.m. on Thursday (Feb. 5) following an aggravated assault.

O.U. URGENT: campus lockdown, aggravated assault occurred, suspect on loose, bm dk clothing, no oth desc

— Oakland University (@oaklandu) February 6, 2026

Officials have responded to the incident.

Authorities described the suspect as a Black man wearing dark clothing. He remains at large.

This is a breaking news story, and updates will be posted as they become available.

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