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UMD Police investigating report of shots fired

Investigators are searching for suspects early Friday.

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — University of Maryland Police are investigating a report of shots fired in College Park Friday.

Police say the report came in around 4 a.m. in the area of 7412 Baltimore Avenue near the UMD College Park campus. Police issued an alert on Twitter advising people to avoid the area and report suspicious activity to police.

UMD Police said on Twitter that a preliminary investigation found that the suspects had fled the area, and officers continue to search for suspects in this case.

Police have not said whether anyone was injured as a result of the gunshots, and additional details have not been released as of Friday morning.

UMD Police gave the all clear to people on campus just before 6 a.m. Prince George's County Police are now handling the investigation.

Anyone who may have information about this case is asked to call Prince George's County Police at 1-866-411-TIPS 

This is a developing story. Stay with WUSA9 for the latest updates as they come in to our newsroom.

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