Date/Time Occured
06/03/2021 at 3:10 PM
Specifics
Previously Reported Person with a Weapon
This afternoon a community member reported to WUPD that they had seen a person carrying something that looked like a gun on the east end of the Danforth Campus. They reported that the individual was walking toward an academic building.
WUPD issued an emergency alert to the Danforth Campus with instructions to shelter in place, or to “Run, Hide, Fight” if anyone were to encounter a dangerous person. Officers conducted a thorough search of buildings on the east end of campus and located the person in question within about an hour. After speaking with the person, officers determined that there was no threat. An all-clear message was sent to campus at 4:23 pm.
Precautions
Report suspicious persons or activity immediately to University Police at 5-5555 or go to the nearest emergency
telephone.
Pay attention to emergency alerts and take action as directed.
Make sure you are able to receive WashUAlerts by downloading the NEW WashU Safe App. Visit
https://emergency.wustl.edu/ for more information.