Posted on 03/03/2008 2:44:23 PM PST by bd476
BOONE (AP) -- Officials at Appalachian State University in Boone have issued a campus-wide lock down after the possible sighting of a gunman near campus.
An alert posted on the university's Web site says a white male in a black Pink Floyd T-shirt and wearing a dark jacket and ski mask was seen near campus with a small black handgun.
Other reports say the man was seen on Hill Street around 4:45 p.m. near the area of Appalachian South Apartments.
It looks like the school isn't going to take any chances.
I thought only prisons went into lockdown.
Thank you bd476 — Checking for updates.
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=5996254
“Appalachian State campus under standby”
Monday, March 03, 2008 | 5:33 PM
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BOONE (WTVD) —
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The school is searching for the man. He has been described as a six-foot white male, wearing a black Pink Floyd shirt with a rainbow prism on the front. He is also wearing, a dark jacket, blue jeans, black mask and red and green tennis shoes.”
Suspect was reportedly wearing a Michigan sweatshirt.
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2518474/
“App State on Lockdown After Reports of Masked Gunman”
Posted: 54 minutes ago
Updated: 6 minutes ago
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “BOONE, N.C. — Appalachian State University has put all campus buildings on lockdown and is urging students and staff to stay away from an area near campus after reports of a masked gunman.”
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “The university has canceled all Monday night classes.
Campus officials are asking students to call home and let family members know they are okay.”
“... and red and green tennis shoes.”
HUH ?
You're right. Lockdown has that certain ring to it.
You're welcome, Cindy. Thanks for checking for updates.
The copycats are going berserk around the country. Shooting up a school (or mall or fast food joint) is becoming far too common a means of expression for the mentally disturbed among us.
You’re welcome.
Suspect description is always top to bottom.
A gunman dressed like Gallagher?... Was he carrying a watermelon and a big mallet, too?
Naturally, a buckeye comes through in a pinch.
FOLLOWING THE UPDATES here:
http://www.emergency.appstate.edu
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Note: The following text is a quote at this moment in time:
The Appalachian State University campus is currently operating under STANDBY conditions.
5:52pm Emergency Alert Update
The suspect remains at large. Classes for the evening of March 3, 2008 are cancelled. There have been no shots fired and no injuries reported. Campus personnel remaining on campus are asked to stay in the building they are occupying, lock the doors, and refer to this website for further information. Updates on the situation will be posted every 30 minutes.
5:24pm All Classes Cancelled Night of March 3
The suspect is currently at large. Police are attempting to locate the suspect at this time. All classes for Monday night March 3, 2008 are cancelled.
5:10pm Lockdown on all Campus Buildings
There is a a lockdown of all campus buildings effective immediately. Report any suspicious activity or persons in the areas to 262-8000 or 911.
Emergency Crime Alert: Update
Six-foot white male, the Pink Floyd t-shirt was black in color with a rainbow prism. Suspect was reported wearing a dark jacket. Ski mask was black or blue in color. Red & green tennis shoes. Subject was last seen on Hill Street with a small black handgun. Police are still on the scene. Avoid area and await further information. 4:47pm
Emergency Crime Alert
An armed gunman was seen in the area of Appalachian South Apartments / Hill Street area. Police are on the scene. All others should avoid the area, especially Hill Street parking lot. Call 262-8000 or 911 if you see anybody suspicious. The gunman was seen wearing a Pink Floyd t-shirt, a dark jacket, blue jeans and wearing a black mask. The subject is believed to be armed with a handgun.
www.emergency.appstate.edu
Pick one:
1. The suspect is color blind.
2. The suspect is still celebrating Christmas.
3. They're training people to be better eyewitnesses.
4. Red for right foot, green for left foot.
LOL! That's bad!
??
ARTICLE SNIPPET:
http://www.citizen-times.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080303/NEWS/80303078
“Appalachian State University in campus lockdown”
by staff reports
updated March 3, 2008 5:32 pm
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“There were no reports of injuries or shots fired.”
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