OAKLAND COUNTY, Mich. – One person is hospitalized after a stabbing on Oakland University’s campus Thursday night.
It happened on Feb. 5 at around 8:15 p.m. Police said they responded to the scene after receiving reports of a fight happening outside Van Wagoner Hall.
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When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man with multiple stab wounds. He was taken to a local hospital, and police said he is undergoing surgery.
The victim was not a student.
Police said witnesses described two suspects. One is described as a Black man in his early 20s, about 5′8″ to 5′10″, wearing a black North Face jacket, black pants, white shoes with blue on the back, and chin-length dreadlocks. The second suspect is also a Black man in his early 20s, wearing a camouflage jacket with a black hood, black pants, and black shoes, with curly hair.
Both suspects left the scene in a dark-colored SUV.
Law enforcement continues to search for the suspects as of early Friday morning.
The campus went on lockdown until early Friday morning, when school officials confirmed with Local 4 that it had since been lifted.
Police urge students to remain aware of their surroundings, travel in groups, and report any suspicious activity.
Dispatch audio from first responders and statements from the police chief emphasize ongoing safety precautions and the active investigation.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Oakland University Police Department.
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