WASHINGTON _ Reports of a person with gun on the campus of Christopher Newport University Wednesday in Newport News, Virginia prompted the university to cancel 8 a.m. classes.
The university tweeted that there is no threat, and classes would resume at 9 a.m.
All clear. No known continuing threat to campus. Class begin at 9 a.m.
— Christopher Newport (@CNUcaptains) February 11, 2015
Earlier Wednesday morning, the university tweeted that the person was seen with a handgun.
CNUPD has rec’d 2 reports of unknown person holding a handgun walking on campus. All students, fac/staff stay indoors until further notice. — Christopher Newport (@CNUcaptains) February 11, 2015
The university also sent out this alert at 6:35 a.m.:
CNU Alert: We have received two reports of an unknown individual holding a handgun while walking across campus. The individual is described as a black male, 5 foot 8 inches wearing a tan jacket and a knit cap. Campus Police and Newport News Police have not been able to locate this person. All CNU students, faculty and staff should remain in their building until further notice.
All students, faculty and staff are being told to stay indoors until further notice.
There’s no indication that any gunshots have been fired.
