Crime & Safety
All Clear Given At Kennesaw State After Search For 'Armed Suspects'
At least one person was in police custody after a lockdown Wednesday at Kennesaw State University, per a report.
KENNESAW, GA — A shelter-in-place order at Kennesaw State University was lifted Wednesday night after police searched the campus for "armed suspects," with at least one of them reportedly being taken into custody.
"Normal campus operations may resume," KSU Emergency Management said around 8:15 p.m. on X, formerly Twitter.
KSU Alert: All clear has been issued for Kennesaw State University. Normal campus operations may resume.
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) January 25, 2024
Channel 2 Action News reported at least one person is in police custody, and police were searching for two other people. Few details were available Wednesday night.
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An earlier emergency alert told anyone on KSU's campus to "remain secured in place."
KSU Emergency: Kennesaw Campus: Remain secured in place. Armed suspects reported on campus. Police searching the area.
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) January 25, 2024
KSU Emergency: remain secured in place as police search area to confirm there is no longer a threat on campus
— KSU Emergency Management (@ksuoem) January 25, 2024
Channel 2 reported Cobb County Police are assisting with the investigation.
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