# Search underway for suspected gunman outside Notre Dame football game

> Search for suspected gunman near Notre Dame campus after reported gunfire during football game.
- Title: Search underway for suspected gunman outside Notre Dame…
- Summary: Search for suspected gunman near Notre Dame campus after reported gunfire during football game. Authorities search for a suspected gunman near Notre Dame…
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- Source: OutKick — https://foxnews.com/outkick-sports/search-underway-suspected-gunman-outside-notre-dame-football-game-vs-michigan-state
- Author: Jackson Thompson
- Published: 2026-09-19T00:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: notre dame, michigan state, university of notre dame, football game, suspected gunman, search underway, campus security, emergency alert, news, politics
## Search underway for suspected gunman
A search is underway Saturday night for a suspected gunman near the University of Notre Dame campus after gunfire was reported in the nearby Eddy Street Commons area.
## Football game underway
The incident occurred while Notre Dame's football team took on Michigan State.
## Emergency alert issued
The university’s emergency alert system said the suspect was last seen along the southern edge of campus as police searched the area.
## Campus shelter-in-place order
People inside Notre Dame Stadium were instructed to remain there, while others on campus were told to shelter in place.
## Suspect description
The suspect was described as a heavy-set Black male wearing blue shorts, a black shirt and one white shoe, according to the alert.
## One person hospitalized
One person was transported to a hospital, though officials did not immediately release information about that person’s condition or the circumstances surrounding the reported gunfire.
## Key takeaway

Authorities search for a suspected gunman near Notre Dame campus after gunfire was reported during the Michigan State football game.