American University Police, Washington, DC, maybe investigating a shooting threat at the American University where there have been speculated reports about an active shooter. Person accused of a crime has not been pinpointed. The Chief of the Metropolitan Police Department is authorized by the laws and regulations of the District of Columbia to appoint university special police officers for the purpose of providing protection to institutions of higher education located within the District of Columbia and to ensure their safety.
There have not been any formal reports from the school authorities or the University police regarding the incident. But the school maybe placed on strict lockdown after possible rumors or confirmed if the shooting or bomb threats are certain. There have been scarce information regarding an individual being rushed to an emergency ward of University’s medicals. Some of this information have not been confirmed at the time of this report.
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