Man on MTSU Campus with a gun

Text message from MTSU | 3/23/09 | Myself

[Eye of Unk]

The crazies are coming out of the woodwork, its at this time of the year and certain historical birthdays of figures of notoriety that makes these individuals more insane.

Lock and load people.

[Darlin']

Keathley University Center (Photo courtesy mtsu.edu)

Witnesses Report Seeing Man With Gun On MTSU Campus

Posted: March 23, 2009 05:42 PM CDT, Updated: March 23, 2009 06:13 PM CDT

MURFREESBORO, Tenn. - Police have responded to the MTSU campus after reports that a man with a gun was seen entering a building.

Witnesses reported seeing the man running into the Keathley University Center (KUC) around 5:20 p.m. Monday. The building was being evacuated.

A text message went out to student around 5:30 p.m., saying "Man with a gun seen entering KUC. Evacuate KUC or secure in place."

The man was described as a college-age black male, 5 feet 8 inches tall and 175 pounds. He has dark hair and was reported wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans and was heavily tattooed.

Officials said the man was seen driving a dark-colored Chevy Impala with a Tennessee license plate. Police had information that the man may live in the Nottingham Apartments just off campus on Greenland Drive.

Officers with the MTSU Police Department responded on scene to secure the area.

NewsChannel 5's Brent Frazier is on scene and talking to police in Murfreesboro. Stay with NewsChannel 5 and newschannel5.com for updates as soon as they become available.

Link News Channel5, Nashville

[the anti-liberal]

Was he 'brandishing' it, or was it in his holster and his shirt fluttered in the wind, exposing it to the view of a horrified liberal pansy?

Makes a big difference.

[BenLurkin]

I’m sure they meant to add “arm yourselves” ........

[HiJinx]

This happened at Arizona State University, too.
Problem is, the ‘man’ was actually a military formation of drilling ROTC cadets and the person reporting the ‘man’ was a hoplophobe.

[ChocChipCookie]

So let’s say I return to college and carry a loaded handgun in my purse, along with my state’s CCW permit. And let’s say an armed gunman storms my classroom, and I’m able to get off a couple of shots and kill him. Am I the one headed for jail if my campus is gun-free? Just wondering, because if I ever do return to a university campus, I plan on carrying.

[Cindy]

UPDATE - QUOTE:

http://mtsu32.mtsu.edu:11820/

MTSU Alert Updates

MTSU: ALERT 4 U
MTSUNEWS.COM

When there is a situation on campus that warrants a text message notification, this page will provide updated information as it becomes available. During such a situation, check this page frequently. Please look out for one another, and report any suspicious behavior or activity to MTSU Police at 615-898-2424.

Thank you.

Monday, March 23

5:30 p.m. A man was seen running into the KUC on campus and reportedly had a gun. Officials are advising people in the KUC to evacuate or to stay in place.

5:32: The man is said to be a black male, about 5’8” and 175 lbs. He has dark hair, is college age, is wearing a gray shirt, blue jeans, and is heavily tattooed. He is driving a dark-colored Chevy Impala with Tennessee Tags and MAY live in the Nottingham Apartments adjacent to campus on Greenland Drive.

6:12: At this point, MTSU and Murfreesboro City Police are still searching the KUC building, which is closed. Just to make it very clear, while it was reported that the man had a gun in his possession, no gunshots have been heard on campus and there are no injuries.

6:22: Police report that the KUC building has been cleared and people may enter it. The suspect has not been apprehended, and police are advising that everyone proceed with caution. Please report any suspicious person or behavior by calling 898-2424.

[Gilbo_3]

to evacuate or to stay in place.

higher education ???

[eyedigress]

I know plenty who carried at MTSU. Let’s hope it’s not someone with ill intent.

[enviros_kill]

Duck and cover?