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The University of Massachusetts Amherst campus is on lockdown Thursday evening because of a "hostile armed person" reported at the school. The lockdown began after a student reported seeing a man with a gun on campus, but no shots were fired, according to WWLP-TV. Campus police alerted students to "shelter in place" through Twitter. Scoll down to see our developing coverage
Updates:
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2016-02-19T00:15:33Z 2016-02-19T00:15:33Z An hour after the lockdown began, school officials told students it was over and to return to normal activities. No other details were immediately shared.ALERT: Shelter in place order HAS BEEN LIFTED. Please resume normal activities. Additional information will be provided by UMass email.
— UMass Amherst (@UMassAmherst) February 19, 2016 -
2016-02-19T00:04:27Z 2016-02-19T00:04:27Z UMass Amherst students are still on lockdown.ALERT: Please continue to shelter in place. UMPD is continuing to investigate. Additional details will be provided when available.
— UMass Amherst (@UMassAmherst) February 18, 2016 -
2016-02-18T23:53:09Z 2016-02-18T23:53:09Z ALERT: UMPD is interviewing witnesses & continuing to investigate following reports of armed man in Pierpont. Continue to shelter in place.
-- UMass Amherst (@UMassAmherst) February 18, 2016 -
2016-02-18T23:50:44Z 2016-02-18T23:50:44Z ALERT: Suspect is a white male wearing dark colored shirt and gold chain. Reports of 2nd involved party, white male wearing gray sweatshirt.
-- UMass Amherst (@UMassAmherst) February 18, 2016 -
2016-02-18T23:48:43Z 2016-02-18T23:48:43Z ALERT: Hostile armed person reported in Pierpont Hall. UMPD on scene and perimeter secured. Please shelter in place.
-- UMass Amherst (@UMassAmherst) February 18, 2016
