American University temporarily locked down for a report of gunman

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WASHINGTON (WUSA9) - American University is on lockdown for the report of a man with a gun on campus.

The university tweeted the lockdown and shelter in place shortly before 8 p.m. Wednesday.

American University and D.C. police are investigating.

No further information was available.

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