UCSB is currently on lock-down after a possible threat was detected this Monday October 19 at South Hall at approximately 2:55 p.m. Â A man allegedly with a gun is said to have been at the top of South Hall yelling to students below threatening suicide. Â UCPD and the County Sheriff are still searching South Hall for the suspect. Â Students alerted by text and e-mail through UCSB’s public alert system were told to stay inside and stay away from South Hall. Â CSO’s are station alongside the perimeter of the building to make sure no one goes in or out.
In spite of the current lock-down status, students are still attending classes and walking freely on campus.
Call 805-893-7188 for recorded UCPD updates.
UPDATE: 4:20 pm–South Hall is cleared and evacuated; UCSB alert reports, “Univeristy business can continue as usual.”
UPDATE: 4:33 pm–Investigation indicates no weapon or actual threat.
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