Police involved in standoff near Princeton University

Princeton police are involved in a standoff with a man at a Panera near Princeton University.

Police said they were involved in a standoff with an armed man and the store has been evacuated.

Officers said the area surrounding the restaurant has been closed and the situation has been contained.

Princeton University is currently on spring break and classes are not in session.

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