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Shelter-in-Place Lifted at Case Western Reserve After Suspects Arrested on Campus

Police lifted the order within an hour following reports of a possible shooting near Lot 1 and the Case Quad.

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Families and loved ones reunite outside the police barricades after a shooting at Annunciation Church
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Overview

  • Case Western Reserve University issued a shelter-in-place alert shortly after 5:30 p.m. when suspects reportedly fled onto campus.
  • Authorities apprehended the suspects less than an hour later, and the university said people could resume moving around campus by about 6:15 p.m.
  • It remains unclear whether any shots were fired, and officials have not detailed the number of suspects or potential charges.
  • Multiple agencies responded to the scene, including Cleveland police, University Circle police, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
  • Portions of Case Quad, including Tomlinson Hall, will stay closed until further notice as police continue their investigation.