TALLAHASSEE, Fla. —
1:55 p.m. update
FSU police said the situation is under control after a possibly armed man was seen on campus Monday afternoon.
Officers said it’s safe to resume normal activities.
FSUPD has assessed the situation and has announced it is under control. Law Enforcement presence will remain strong on campus for the immediate future. Resume normal activities responsibly. Further updates to be posted at https://t.co/FgyQUycrsm
— SeminoleSAFE (@KeepFSUSafe) June 8, 2020
The campus will have an increased law enforcement presence, police said.
Original report:
A warning to “seek shelter now” was sent out on Monday by a safety organization at Florida State University.
FSU ALERT!* Dangerous Situation! A dangerous or life threatening situation exists on the FSU Campus. Seek shelter now.
— SeminoleSAFE (@KeepFSUSafe) June 8, 2020
Police said a man, who may have a gun, wearing shorts and no shirt was seen on foot in the direction of Stadium Drive from Jackson Bluff Road.
The warning said a dangerous or life-threatening situation exists on the FSU campus.
Police said anyone at the campus should shelter-in-place until an “all clear” message is given.
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.
— SeminoleSAFE (@KeepFSUSafe) June 8, 2020
More information to follow.
No other details have been released.
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