ELMHURST, Ill. — A man with a gun has been reported on Elmhurst University’s campus Wednesday afternoon.
At around 3:35 p.m., the alert was posted on the university’s website saying a person with a gun was reported near Dinkmeyer Hall.
At around 4:05 p.m., another alert was posted saying the person is a man and was now near Niebuhr Hall.
Students and staff have been asked to shelter in a locked room as police investigate.
Officials said to remain in place until an all clear is given.
As a precaution, York Community High School nearby has been placed on a soft lockdown.
We will update this story once more information becomes available.