Gunman spotted at Ball State campus

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MUNCIE, Ind., March 11 (UPI) -- Officials at Indiana's Ball State University said the campus was clear after a search following a report of a gunman at the school.

A man with a gun was allegedly seen walking near Bracken Library on campus Monday morning, The (Muncie, Ind.) Star Press reported.

After a nearly hourlong search, officials declared the campus all-clear.

However, the suspect, described as a white man in his 50's, wasn't apprehended.

"The only information we have is that a student saw someone they thought had a gun," Ball State Executive Director of Public Relations Joan Todd said at 8:30 a.m.

Students were notified of the situation by a text message from the school that read: "Man with gun seen north of bracken library a short time ago. Avoid the area. Secure in a safe place. Visit www.bsu.edu for updated information."

Officials said the investigation was ongoing.