At approximately 1:10 p.m. this afternoon IU Southeast sent an IU Notify alert via text and email that an armed gunman was on campus.

According to IU Notify authorities are searching for, “a white male 5′ 10″ with a shaved head, carrying a camouflaged backpack with what appeared to be a weapon .”

Students and faculty were instructed via text to, “Go into nearest room and lock door.”

There are reports that Grant Line Road has been shut down and that police and swat units are on campus.

UPDATE

The subject was located and it was found that he had been carrying an umbrella.

At 2 p.m. an “all clear’ was issued through IU Notify.

Stay tuned to IU Notify and The Horizon for continued updates.