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.
My son lives a few blocks off campus and isn’t answering his cell phone. I guess I’ll go take a shower.
That was quick, Cindy! Thanks for posting this detailed onscene update, Cindy.
I'm glad they're being vigilant.
Pink Floyd shirt? That alone is grounds for shoot on sight.
SMALL DETAIL Suspect description update:
http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/2518474/
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “
“Appalachian State on Lockdown After Possible Gunman Sighting”
Posted: Today at 4:58 p.m.
Updated: 3 minutes ago
BOONE, N.C. —
ARTICLE SNIPPET:
“In an emergency crime alert posted at 4:47 p.m. on the university’s Web site, emergency officials said the man, described as Caucasian, 6 feet tall, wearing a black Pink Floyd T-shirt with a rainbow prism on it – was seen in the area of Appalachian South Apartments and the Hill Street area.”
These kind of situations are getting to be so commonplace, it's kind of a relief that they spotted the guy before anyone was hurt or killed. Prayers up for the continued safety for all on or near the campus.
You’re welcome bd476.
http://www.wavy.com/Global/story.asp?S=7959305&nav=23iiNjuu
“Appalachian State locked down after possible sighting of gunman”
Associated Press - March 3, 2008 6:05 PM ET
BOONE, N.C. (AP) -
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Earlier Monday, police arrested a man suspected of carrying a gun onto the campus of Middle Georgia College in Cochran, about 120 miles south of Atlanta. The college was placed on lockdown as authorities combed the campus room by room. It was lifted around noon and classes resumed for the day.”
Good point, but I'm not sure what a solution could be.
How dare they describe the suspect by race! /s
LOL
Nothing like a Pink Floyd T- shirt and a ski mask to NOT draw attention to yourself.
Another one? Thanks for posting this, Cindy. What in the world is going on?
http://www.emergency.appstate.edu/
“The Appalachian State University campus is currently operating under STANDBY conditions.”
“What in the world is going on?”
Not to sound flip, but it’s just another day.
D-2 checked her App E-mail after supper and got her lockdown alert.
It is probably worth noting the the last ASU area armed gunman was taken into custody by armed citizens in the vicinity in 2006 as I recall.
still watching for updates
Thanks KC Burke.
http://www.wlos.com/template/inews_wire/wires.regional.nc/328470b3-www.wlos.com.shtml
Appalachian State locked down after possible sighting of gunman
March 03, 2008 18:29 EST
BOONE, N.C. (AP) —
ARTICLE SNIPPET: “Student government president Forrest Gilliam said students on campus were alerted over campus public address systems and by e-mail. He was locked down with other students in the campus’ student union.”
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