GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- University of Florida released an alert saying there is a possibly armed suspect on campus Friday afternoon.
According to the school, the possible shooting happened at the College of Veterinary Medicine.
UF Alert Shots Fired at Vet Med. Avoid area or secure in place if nearby. Details to follow.
— FLORIDA (@UF) January 17, 2020
The suspect is described as a white male standing about 5-foot-9, blue eyes, short brown curly hair and was seen wearing a gray shirt and a pair of khaki pants. The suspect is possibly armed with a 9 mm gun, UF said.
UF Alert Suspect is a white male, 5’9, blue eyes, short brown curly hair, pale skin wearing a grey shirt, khaki pants and possibly armed with a 9 mm.
— FLORIDA (@UF) January 17, 2020
The university went on to clarify that he is not an active shooter. The suspect is wanted for "possibly target shooting" in the wooded area near the College of Veterinary Medicine.
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