Armed man breaks into the home of a rabbi hosting a dinner for Jewish students at the University of Michigan

A gunman broke into a rabbi's home in Southfield, Michigan, on Wednesday evening during a holiday dinner with Jewish students at the University of Michigan, police and university officials said.

The dinner took place at the beginning of Rosh Hashanah, they added, and no one was injured.

“The preliminary investigation indicates this was a crime of opportunity,” said police in Southfield, a Detroit suburb about 40 miles from the university in Ann Arbor. “However, the investigation is ongoing.”

Southfield police said initial reports indicate a man believed to be in his late teens or early 20s entered the home through the back door, armed with a handgun. They said the man said, “I’ll take anything. Give me everything.”

Police said authorities have identified a suspect and are “currently working to take him into custody.” It was said that a woman was also involved in the incident and was taken into custody.

Santa J. Ono, the university's president, said the gunman entered the house through an open back door, stole a bag and fled. Ono said campus police have increased patrols on university campuses and adjacent areas

He vowed to ensure the safety of students, faculty, staff and visitors.

“As tensions have escalated in the Middle East in recent days, it is more important than ever that we work together to provide each other with comfort and security,” Ono said.

“These are challenging times, but there is tremendous strength in our community,” he added. “Join me in choosing to work together in solidarity to help everyone feel safe, protected and empowered.”