RE: Subject with handgun reported on TU campus.
Towson University Police just issued a text and e-mail alert to campus faculty, staff and students concerning a gunman on campus.
The subject is described as a white male, wearing a black jacket and black jeans - and carrying a handgun.
Towson University Police are asking everyone to stay indoors.
(1:48 pm update) Towson University Police report that the subject has been located.
(1:58 pm update) Chopper on the scene hovering in the general vicinity of Osler Drive and Cross Campus Drive. The chopper left the scene after approximately 5 minutes.
(2:10 pm update) According to abc2news in Baltimore . . .
Towson University sent out a text message warning of a gunman on campus. When police found the suspect, it turned out to be a toy gun.
(3:07 pm update) Recap from the Towson University Police:
At approximately 1:23 p.m., TUPD was notified by a contractor on campus who had observed an individual carrying what appeared to be a hand gun. The subject was located and it was determined that the object in question was a non-functioning replica of a semi -automatic handgun being transported to an acting class.
(source: tupd and abc2news)
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