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Shooting On Purdue Campus

Last updated on Tuesday, January 21, 2014

(LAFAYETTE) - Police responded to a shooting on the campus of Purdue University Tuesday afternoon.

Campus officials said the shooting occurred in the school's Electrical Engineering building on the northeast side of campus.

The university sent a text alert instructing people to shelter in place.

Few details were immediately released, including information about any potential victims or suspects.

The school's Twitter account, @LifeAtPurdue, tweeted that police had one person in custody and the Electrical Engineering building has been cleared as officials continue to search the area.

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