UC San Diego was placed on lockdown following reports of a possibly armed individual on campus. The university issued an emergency alert just after 1 p.m. on Wednesday, urging students and staff to shelter in place. Authorities responded swiftly to the situation. “We are currently responding to a situation on campus,” the university’s alert stated, advising individuals to avoid the area and to stay indoors. The San Diego Police Department was deployed to assist campus police in their search for the suspect, who was reported to be armed. According to university sources, the suspect was described as a male wearing a black hoodie. The alert further noted that the safety of the campus community was the utmost priority. Access to parts of the campus was restricted while the investigation continued. Students were notified via the campus alert system, and families were also kept informed of the situation. A police helicopter circled overhead as officers conducted a thorough search. As of late afternoon, no suspect had been located, and the lockdown was still in effect. The campus police urged anyone with information to contact them immediately. The situation caused significant disruption, with classes suspended and students anxiously awaiting further information on the resolution of the incident.
UC San Diego Under Lockdown After Reports of Armed Suspect
