Crime & Safety

Police Hunt Gunman Suspect at CSUN

Emergency phone alert sent to parents and students.

Police are searching for a suspected gunman at CSUN's Oviatt Library.

The university has sent out a Robocall alert to parents and students, including the following text mesage:

This is an emergency notification (Oviatt Library) message for the California State University, Northridge community. At 10:27 this morning University police received information of a white male 5'8 wearing a white tee shirt that says "human rights violation", of potential middle eastern descent, short spiky hair, short jeans, indicated he had a gun. University police are currently conducting a thorough search of the Oviatt library. Campus is advised to be on the lookout for this individual. If seen - do not approach and contact Police at 818-677-2111. Further information will be released as available.

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