It appears the University Of New Haven may be in a lockdown after reports of a gunman.

According to New Haven Register News, a professor at University of New Haven is confirming the university is in lockdown. According to reports, West Haven Police are investigating a report of possible armed person near the area.

The Univeristy of New Haven via Twitter says “WHPD has reported an Asian male near South Campus with what appears to be a rifle. SHELTER IN PLACE and await further instruction.”

We will keep you updated. One report is that a person has been taken into police custody.

Here's some post from the college:

According to one student, Stephen Shepard from Westmoreland, the "Primary suspect is already in custody with weapons confiscated".

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