Update: according to NBC and FOX the suspect is now in custody:
UPDATE: Arkansas State Univ. says suspect is in custody, but lockdown continues amid police investigation. https://t.co/6m5APBLtm9 [3]
— NBC Nightly News (@NBCNightlyNews) December 10, 2015 [4]
#BREAKING [5]: JONESBORO, Ark. (AP) -- Arkansas State University says armed suspect in custody; police inspect truck. #fox5atl [6]
— FOX 5 Atlanta (@FOX5Atlanta) December 10, 2015 [7]
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An active shooter has been spotted at the student union at the Arkansas State University in Jonesburg, school officials say, warning students to evacuate the area.
Report of an active shooter spotted at the student union. Everyone should evacuate to the west side of the building and clear the area.
— Arkansas State (@ArkansasState) December 10, 2015 [8]
The individual with a weapon has been surrounded by police. No shots have been fired, no reported injuries.
— Arkansas State (@ArkansasState) December 10, 2015 [9]
Arkansas State University is reporting possible active shooter on campus, east side of Reng Student Union.
University Police Department issued a text alert at 1:36 p.m. Campus has been notified to lock doors and shelter in place.
1:50 p.m. update . . . No shots fired, no one injured.
Campus still in lockdown. Suspect is surrounded by University Police Department and Jonesboro Police.
Incident started when suspect drove into center of campus
Live Feed:
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As RT reports,
The news of an active shooter comes two days after two members of the school’s football team were arrested on drug charges.
Chris Stone, a 23-year-old senior defensive end, and Tyler Trosin, 22-year-old senior receiver, were arrested at about 2 a.m. Tuesday, according to the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office. A judge found probable cause to charge the two men with felony possession of cocaine, possession of drug paraphernalia and furnishing prohibited articles, the Jonesboro Sun reported.
Alleged image of the shooter...
Foto de estudiante de @TheBadMammaJama [11]. Este es el hombre con el arma. #Arkansas [12] vía @brooksjones33 [13] pic.twitter.com/YVljAGGjhw [14]
— metalesrojos valpo (@met_valpo) December 10, 2015 [15]
LIVESTREAM: Gunman Reported on Arkansas State Campus - https://t.co/1lYqSX0LUX [16] pic.twitter.com/Wj4AWxhtwS [17]
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) December 10, 2015 [18]
