TALLAHASSEE, FLA. (WSVN) - Police at Florida State University said their search for a possibly armed subject is under control.
The initial alert about a “dangerous situation” was sent out just before 12 p.m., Monday.
FSU ALERT!* Dangerous Situation! A dangerous or life threatening situation exists on the FSU Campus. Seek shelter now.
— FSU Alert (@FSUAlert) June 8, 2020
Shortly after, another tweet was sent out that officers were searching for a male subject that was “potentially armed with a hand gun.” Those on the school’s campus were urged to continue to shelter-in-place.
Law Enforcement Officers are in pursuit of a male subject wearing shorts and no shirt, traveling on foot in the direction of Stadium Drive from Jackson Bluff Road. Suspect potentially armed with a hand gun. Continue to Shelter-in-Place.
More information to follow.
— FSU Alert (@FSUAlert) June 8, 2020
Just before 1:13 p.m., FSUPD said the situation was under control and that law enforcement presence would remain strong on the campus, but the department did not provide further explanation as to whether or not the subject was apprehended or if he was armed.
Those on the school’s campus have been able to resume normal activity.
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