Princeton University campus in NJ locked down after report of gunman

By AP
Wednesday, June 3, 2009

Police probe report of gunman on Princeton campus

PRINCETON, N.J. — Princeton University is alerting everyone to stay inside after reports of a gunman on the Ivy League campus.

The school’s Web site says a male with what appeared to be a handgun was reported near Dod Hall dormitory around 11 a.m. Wednesday.

A dispatcher with the Princeton Borough Police Department says officers are investigating. There’s no word on any injuries.

It’s not clear how many students remain on campus. Commencement was Tuesday.

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