Police Swarm USC Campus, Say There’s ‘No Shooting’

Police Swarm USC Campus, Say There’s ‘No Shooting’
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Jack Phillips
10/2/2017
Updated:
10/9/2017

Police swarmed the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles on Monday, Oct. 2, according to officials.

There were initial reports of shots fired, but officials said there was “no shooting” on campus.

“We can confirm there’s been NO shooting on @USC Campus. Systematic search was conducted in coordination with @USCDPS. No danger to community,” the LAPD tweeted.

University officials told people to shelter in place, the Los Angeles Times reported.

USC officials said that police activity was taking place around 610 Childs Way.

LAPD Det. Meghan Aquilar said that there is no active shooter situation on the campus, but that police “are seeing a suspect in the area.”

Police were seen swarming the USC campus afternoon on Monday.

There have been no reports of injuries.

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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