ORLANDO, Fla. – Students at the University of Central Florida were sent an alert to seek shelter immediately Friday night.
The message said: "If you are in area of Tower 1 seek shelter immediately in nearest building, away from doors and windows."
UCF Police said they made contact with the individual who entered Tower 1 with a firearm.
Officers said they learned he was carrying a BB gun.
Investigators said there is no active threat to campus. Police apologized to students on how they initially alerted the community.
"We understand that words matter. In a situation with heightened stress, we made a poor choice in our initial language. We know this caused undue panic and stress by those we serve and protect, and for that we apologize," police posted on social media.
We understand that words matter. In a situation with heightened stress, we made a poor choice in our initial language.
— UCF Police Dept. (@UCFPolice) July 27, 2019
We know this caused undue panic and stress by those we serve and protect, and for that we apologize. https://t.co/NAigCKl5B0
#UCFAlert: We received a call about a person with a firearm in his waistband entering Tower 1. We are working to make contact with the individual.
— UCF Police Dept. (@UCFPolice) July 27, 2019
Please avoid the area for now as we work this situation. All other campus operations are normal.
Rumors of a shooting are inaccurate.
— UCF Police Dept. (@UCFPolice) July 27, 2019
We have received a report of a person with a weapon, and we're working to make contact with that individual. https://t.co/N0NEBpH3tT
Our response to Tower 1 is active and ongoing.
— UCF Police Dept. (@UCFPolice) July 27, 2019
We understand our Knights are eager for updates, and we'll provide new information as soon as we have it. For now, please continue to avoid the Tower 1 area.
All other campus operations are normal. There is no threat to campus. https://t.co/3wudw8Goq7
West Plaza Drive was completely blocked off near the Addition Financial Arena.
Investigators will continue to inform students and the public of the latest updates on the department's Twitter account.
This is a developing story. We will update this story as more information becomes available.