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Active Shooter Reported Jackson State University On Lockdown Wednesday ‘Seek Shelter Immediately’

JACKSON, MS. (THECOUNT) — Jackson State University officials are reporting an active shooter situation on its campus Wednesday.

School officials said the shooter is operating in a black Honda Accord with license plate MAC-0214.

The campus was placed on lockdown and officials say everyone should seek shelter immediately.

At this point, it’s unclear if anyone has been shot, reports WLBT.

The school is located at, 1400 John R. Lynch St in Jackson, MS.

Jackson State U. via Twitter:

@JacksonStateU We have an active shooter on campus. The suspected shooter is in a black Honda Accord, license plate number MAC 0214. The entire campus community should take shelter immediately. The campus is currently on lock down. We will notify you when the situation is resolved.

No further information was immediately made available.

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Geo quick facts: Jackson is the capital city of Mississippi. The statewide Mississippi Freedom Trail runs through the city, encompassing a number of historic sites that were significant in the civil rights movement. These include the Medgar Evers Home Museum and the landmark Mississippi State Capitol building. In leafy LeFleur’s Bluff State Park, the Mississippi Museum of Natural Science includes an aquarium and nature trails – wikipedia.

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