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    "type": "assault",
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    "outcome": "Suspect description released; protective avoid/remain-vigilant guidance issued.",
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      "killed": 0,
      "injured": 0
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      "timestamp": "2020-07-26T19:12:36-04:00",
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      "verbatimText": "Update - Police continue to search the area. Remain vigilant. If you have any info on this crime or see the suspect, please call @OSUPolice at 614-292-2121",
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      "timestamp": "2020-07-26T21:19:24-04:00",
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      "verbatimText": "Update - OSU Police has 1 person in custody from the earlier incident. Thank you to those that called in tips and information! #SeeSomethingSaySomething",
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