'Resume normal activities': FSU lifts shelter-in-place order after police pursue potentially armed suspect
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida State University (FSU) has lifted a shelter-in-place order from earlier this afternoon, when police were pursuing a potentially armed suspect.
They first tweeted the emergency alert out at 11:45 a.m., stating "Dangerous Situation! A dangerous or life threatening situation exists on the FSU Campus. Seek shelter now."
They elaborated on the tweet about 45 minutes later, stating that officers are in pursuit of a male subject wearing shorts and shirts, traveling on foot in the direction of Stadium Drive fro Jackson Bluff Road. He is potentially armed with a handgun.
However, by 1:13 p.m., FSU stated that the situation was under control and that normal activities could resume. However, law enforcement would remain on campus for the immediate future.
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