3rd Update: This incident was determined to be a false alarm.
2nd Update: Murray State Police have issued an alert that the subject has been identified and located. Resume normal activities.
Update: Suspect thin African American Male, light skin, 5'6,-5'8, short hair, thin build, gray pants, blue shirt, green shoes, Last seen in dark SUV. Person was armed with a handgun.
Original Story:
Murray State Police have sent out a notice, in which at approximately 7:38 p.m. on October 4 MSU Police Department received a report of a person with a weapon near the Wellness Center.
MSU Police remind community members to be aware of their surroundings and to take necessary safety precautions.
Here are suggestions to prevent you from becoming a victim, per release:
- Remain alert and watchful for suspicious activity
- If you see anything out of the ordinary, call the police. Let the police investigate.
- Trust your instincts
- If you sense something is wrong, leave immediately
- Travel on well-lighted and well-traveled streets at night and call the Murray State University Police Department for escorts across campus.
- At night walk with a group or request an escort from Murray State University Police Department.
- Never give your name, address, phone number or other information about yourself to a stranger.
- It’s a good idea to carry a cell phone with you, it offers a way to quickly call for help.
If you have information concerning criminal or want to report suspicious activity or request an escort, call the MSU Police Department: 270-809-2222.
