'All clear' given at KSU Marietta campus after police track suspect

MARIETTA, Ga. - Kennesaw State University issued an alert for all students and staff to shelter in place for about 45 minutes on Friday night.

The alert was sent out around 10:15 p.m. and later officials clarified that police officers were searching for a suspect on the Marietta campus.

The alert on the school’s website read:

"KSU Emergency: Police are searching for a suspect on the MARIETTA CAMPUS who fled from Police. Unknown if person is armed. Please remain indoors."

The alert was lifted shortly before 11 p.m.

Officials say police tracked the suspect using K-9s off the campus and the danger had passed.

Police say the suspect was taken into custody, but further details were not available.