Columbus State has issued a warning to students to stay indoors and away from Clearview Hall. The Cougar Alert, the automated alert system at Columbus State, described a suspect as a black male, 17 to 19-years-old, wearing dark clothes and a stocking cap.
Despite what some reports might say, the school tweeted out that there is no active shooter at this time. Just stay indoors or away from Clearview Hall.
https://twitter.com/ColumbusState/status/771014923283525632
What Happened?
At around 12:00 PM EST, Columbus State University sent an alert to the faculty and students that a possibly armed male had been spotted near Clearview Hall.
Police are now on the scene and actively searching for the suspect.
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