{"id":166116,"date":"2026-02-06T03:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T03:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166116\/"},"modified":"2026-02-06T03:10:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T03:10:07","slug":"oakland-university-lockdown-continues-as-police-search-for-assault-suspect","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/166116\/","title":{"rendered":"Oakland University lockdown continues as police search for assault suspect"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. \u2013 Oakland University remains on lockdown following an aggravated assault.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The incident occurred on Thursday, Feb. 5, around 8:30 p.m. near Van Wagoner House.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">School officials describe the suspect as a dark-complexioned Black man wearing dark clothing. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/06\/oakland-university-on-lockdown-following-reported-aggravated-assault\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.clickondetroit.com\/news\/local\/2026\/02\/06\/oakland-university-on-lockdown-following-reported-aggravated-assault\/\">He is believed to be traveling on foot and remains at large<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">O.U. URGENT: Aggravated assault reported on campus .  Lockdown until further notice.<\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Oakland University (@oaklandu) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/oaklandu\/status\/2019592054339190874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">February 6, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The Oakland University Police Department (OUPD) urges the campus community to remain vigilant and follow safety guidelines during the lockdown.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">OUPD recommends the following assault prevention tips:<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If you are the victim of an aggravated assault, seek medical attention as needed and report the incident to OUPD.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">To reduce the risk of assault, be aware of verbal and body language that may indicate escalating conflict.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Maintain personal space to allow time to react, disengage from conflict when possible, and seek a safe location.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">If de-escalation is possible, remain calm, listen and speak respectfully, and acknowledge the other person\u2019s point of view.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">The lockdown remains in place as authorities continue their search. <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">Campus members are advised to stay informed through official channels.<\/p>\n<p>Copyright 2026 by WDIV ClickOnDetroit &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. \u2013 Oakland University remains on lockdown following an aggravated assault. 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