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Scene cleared after armed subject spotted on VCU Campus

Posted at 8:50 AM, Nov 06, 2012
and last updated 2012-11-06 09:54:20-05

UPDATE: VCU sent out a second text message, advising that the subject had been located.

The text message read: “Subject located. Situation resolved. Resume normal activity”

This is a developing story.

RICHMOND, Va. (WTVR) – VCU sent an alert message out Tuesday morning warning students and staff about an “armed subject” on the MCV campus.

The alert, sent at 8:35 this morning mentioned the Lyons Dental Bldg. and said the suspect was last seen wearing a red/gray stocking cap and a  green jacket.

The alert cautioned people to avoid the area and that VCU Police were on scene.