NEWS Possible armed intruder on USF Tampa campus

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October 5, 2009 – Emergency Update 2:09 P.M.

Alert Tampa Campus - Armed intruder on campus at the library. Officers are on scene searching the area. Avoid the area and report anything suspicious.

The Bull Runner Transit System is not picking up passengers until all clear is given. Do not wait at shelters or stops. Seek safe shelter.

From USF Site: http://www.usf.edu/index.asp

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EMERGENCY UPDATE: TAMPA CAMPUS, 2:48 P.M.

USF Police continuing to investigate the report of an armed subject on USF Tampa campus. The report that a subject armed with a bomb and gun in the area of the main library came in at 1:36 p.m.

USF Police have since received a report of a subject on a bus in the area of Parking and Transportation Services on the USF Tampa campus. Police are on the scene.

Check back for updates.

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Foxnews is reporting that they made an arrest.

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UPDATE - TAMPA CAMPUS, 3:06 P.M. -- USF Police has one subject in custody and has requested the Tampa Police Bomb Team to respond regarding the subject's belongings. Check back for updates.

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EMERGENCY - October 05, 2009
TAMPA CAMPUS

UPDATE - 3:29

White male subject seen in Cooper Hall area in black tank top, cowboy hat, carrying black puppy and large hunting knife. Officers in route.

Entire Tampa campus remains on alert. Stay inside. Lock doors. Report any suspicious activity.

Check back for updates.

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UPDATE - 4:23 P.M.

All clear. Resume normal activities. Avoid police activity on Holly near Parking Services.

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I just heard on the news that the bomb squad blew something up.