At 1:16 a.m. Boca Raton Police contacted Florida Atlantic University's police department to inform them of a 911 call they had received about a possible shooting on the Boca Raton campus.
Upon receiving the call, FAU police immediately began to investigate the situation and determined that shots had been fired at the student apartments.
At 1:42 a.m. FAU police activated the newly installed siren and PA system, alerting the campus community that there was an armed suspect on campus and that all campus residents and visitors should seek shelter immediately. Messages were posted on the homepage, throughout the website and a university wide email was sent out asking those on campus to seek shelter and those off campus to remain off campus. The new reverse 911 system was also utilized. In addition, notices were posted in the residence halls regarding the situation.
At this time FAU and Boca Raton police are searching for an unidentified male responsible for discharging a firearm on campus. It is believed that this is an isolated incident. No one was seriously injured during the incident, though a non student received minor injuries.
The Boca Raton campus is currently on lock down. Only Level 1 Tier 1 essential personnel are permitted on campus.
The Boca Raton campus of Florida Atlantic University remains in a lockdown state as campus police continue to search for an armed suspect, who opened fire during the night at a party on campus. A non-student was injured during the incident.
All other FAU campuses will remain open. More information regarding making up class sessions will be available on www.fau.edu.
Kristine M. McGrath Assistant Vice President and Press Secretary
Media Relations Florida Atlantic University Phone: 561-297-1168 Cell: 561-716-2101
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