Armed Suspects Create Delayed Start at Oakland University
Rochester Hills, MI, Nov 14, 2022 - Oakland University delayed opening this morning, Monday, November 14, due to two armed suspects spotted on the East Campus in the early morning hours.
Area law enforcement agencies responded in pursuit of the suspects. An Oakland County Sheriff's helicopter was dispatched and residents could hear the helicopter circling for an hour around the Oakland University Campus and the subdivisions north of campus.
The University has since issued an all-clear regarding the armed suspects on campus and all campus activities will resume as normal at noon, Monday, November 14, 2022.
The following are official posts from Oakland University Police...
Posted November 14, 2022 at 5:21am
Two armed suspects were spotted on East Campus and are being pursued by area law enforcement agencies. All campus community members living on or near campus are advised to stay indoors until further notice. The suspects were pursued from Grand Blanc Township near an auto dealership after shots were fired. Police believe suspects are in or around Meadow Brook Amphitheatre. Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the OUPD at (248) 370-3331.
Posted November 14, 2022 at 6:06am
The suspects are described as two black males, very young, very slim build. One is reported wearing a blue hoodie.
The Campus Recreation Center and Oakland Center are delaying opening. All campus commuters are advised not to come to campus until further notice.
Posted November 14, 2022 at 6:38am
The university has announced a delayed start to all campus activities until 10am. Faculty, staff and students should not report to campus until that time unless notified otherwise.
Posted November 14, 2022 at 9:18am
The OUPD has issued an all-clear message with regards to the search for two armed suspects on campus. Police are confident that the suspects have left campus. Campus community members are free to move about campus.
The university has updated a delayed start to classes and all other campus activities until noon.
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Oakland County Sheriff Helicopter Circles Oakland University Campus early Monday morning, November 14, 2022.
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November 14, 2022, Rochester.Life