Police were apparent on the scene of an incident on Foster Avenue near the university and a cemetery, between Central Park and Monticello. A car that crashed into the cemetery fence could also be seen
Chicago police have not confirmed whether there was a shooting, how the car crashed or any other details about this incident. It was not known if anyone was injured as a result.
Northeastern Illinois University police said the campus was briefly placed on lockdown but the all-clear has since been given.
No further details were immediately available.
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