Illinois State University issues emergency alert for manhunt for gun-toting suspect
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An emergency alert has been issued at Illinois State University as campus police search for a suspect who “discharged a firearm” near or on campus. 

The school alerted that there was “one reported victim.” 

“Stay away from Bone,” the alert urged. 

Police said a manhunt is underway for the suspect, who is described as being a “slender black male 5’10”, black afro hair style, wearing all black.”

Officials are urging the public to “stay away from University and Locust St. and from Bone Student Center,” as officers work to clear the area. 

The emergency alert said the suspect “may be armed and dangerous” and that there is the “potential of an immediate threat.” 

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to email ISUPolice@ilstu.edu.

This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. 

Stepheny Price is a writer for Fox News Digital and Fox Business. She covers topics including missing persons, homicides, national crime cases, illegal immigration, and more. Story tips and ideas can be sent to stepheny.price@fox.com

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