Central Connecticut State University On Lockdown
Central Connecticut State University is currently on lockdown. Campus police are advising everyone on campus to seek shelter and remain indoors. Authorities said that the situation is an emergency and is not a drill.
Few details are known at this time. However, officials are stressing student, staff, and visitor safety. Authorities are currently on scene to assess the emergency situation. As reported by ABC News, everyone is asked to move inside and stay away from all windows and doors.
Central Connecticut State University security said the lockdown will remain in effect until further notice. Through their Twitter account, university officials are reminding everyone on campus that this is an emergency situation and it is not a drill. The university will continue providing updates through Twitter.
The alerts began at around 12:00 pm EST. WFSB News reports a masked man was spotted on campus near James Hall dormitory. Witnesses said he appeared to be carrying either a gun or a knife. Authorities have not confirmed the reports.
University spokesman Mark McLaughlin said there is no evidence that the suspect is actively shooting. Witnesses have not reported any gunshots in the area.
Lieutenant J. Paul Vance, with the state police, said authorities responded to the scene after receiving a call about a suspicious person on campus.
Pic from the scene at #CCSU. #wfsbpic.twitter.com/z0GmORFf0b
— Rob Polansky (@rpolanskyWFSB) November 4, 2013
PIC: This is James Hall on CCSU campus. pic.twitter.com/QLcperT3Nf
— Jeff Saperstone (@JeffSaperstone) November 4, 2013
— George Colli (@GeorgeColli) November 4, 2013
— George Colli (@GeorgeColli) November 4, 2013
No injuries have been reported on the Central Connecticut State University campus. This is a developing story. Updates will be posted when available.
Update: at 4:00 pm EST, the university was declared all-clear as authorities apprehended a suspect. The identity of the suspect is unknown.
