University of Arizona Alert: After Gunman Reported Near Campus, Police Give All Clear

Police on Thursday told locals to avoid the McKale/Cherry Garage at the University of Arizona after reports of a gunman with a rifle was seen on the first floor.
University of Arizona Alert: After Gunman Reported Near Campus, Police Give All Clear
Jack Phillips
10/3/2013
Updated:
7/18/2015

Police on Thursday told locals to avoid the McKale/Cherry Garage at the University of Arizona after reports of a gunman with a rifle was seen on the first floor.

“Police on scene at McKale/Cherry Garage. Subj described of hispanic male/6'/175 lbs/Blk T-shirt/shorts/backpack/rifle. Avoid area,” campus police wrote in a tweet.

However, the police said in later tweets that the situation was over.

“Indivdual reported with rifle not located by police search @ garage. McKale/Cherry garage is open for use,” the police said.

“Subj reported w/ gun NOT found during police search of McKale/Cherry Garage and immediate area. ALL CLEAR”

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter with 15 years experience who started as a local New York City reporter. Having joined The Epoch Times' news team in 2009, Jack was born and raised near Modesto in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5
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