ROCHESTER, Mich. (WXYZ) — Oakland University was placed under lockdown Thursday night as police continued searching for two suspects after a person was stabbed on campus.
As of late Thursday night, the lockdown only remained at Van Wagoner House, a residence hall. The stabbing happened in front of the building, police say.
Watch Carli Petrus’ video report from the scene below:
Oakland University locked down after stabbing on campus, suspects being sought
Police say they responded to Van Wagoner House around around 8:15 p.m. after receiving 911 calls for a fight in front of the building.
According to Oakland University police, a person was stabbed multiple times. The victim was let into the building and received medical help.
The victim was taken to the hospital and was set to have surgery.
Witnesses told police there are two suspects. One is described as a Black male in his early 20s who is between 5-foot-8 and 5-foot 10 and has chin length dreadlocks. He was reportedly wearing a black North Face jacket, black pants and white shoes with blue on the back of them.
The second suspect is described as a Black male in his early 20s with short, curly hair. We’re told he was wearing a camouflage jacket and black pants.
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The suspects jumped into a dark-colored SUV that went east toward Rochester Hills. Police were unsure if they left campus.
The victim and suspects are not students at Oakland University, police say.
Students say they were notified about the incident around 8:50 p.m. A heavy police presence, including campus police, Auburn Hills police and the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, responded to the campus in Rochester.
“It’s really scary just because I thought this was a safe university,” a freshman told us. “I’m not saying this one instance defines the university as a whole, but stuff like this shouldn’t happen, especially if, not only are we paying to go here, but we’re here to not only get our education but feel safe.”
Students are being told to be vigilant and travel in groups as the lockdown is in place.
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