Lockdown lifted at UNL

At 4:25 p.m. today, a search ended that had been prompted by a report of a man with a gun.

"The buildings have been searched. We have made contact with several people, but have not found the person reported to be involved. We don't have enough information to believe the lockdown should be continued," said Captain Carl Oestmann.

At about 2:55 p.m. a dental college faculty member saw a black man, thin, wearing a black windbreaker, black fedora-style hat and jeans entering the Dental College with a silver handgun. The faculty member called 911; the College of Dentistry and College of Law were locked down with faculty, staff, students and visitors "sheltering in place."

UNL Police searched for the man fitting the description and heard reports of sightings at various locations around East Campus. UNL Alerts were sent informing campus, which was locked down for about 90 minutes. Lincoln Police and Lancaster County Sheriff assisted. Police presence will remain at East Campus this evening.

Anyone with information about the person sighted should call 911.

WRITER: Kelly Bartling