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University of Northern Colorado closes arena after homeless man climbs into rafters

Homeless man refuses to climb down from the rafters

Kirk Mitchell of The Denver Post.
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University of Northern Colorado officials have shut down the gym in the Bank of Colorado Arena at Butler-Hancock Athletic Center after a homeless man climbed into the rafters.

Greeley police responded to the emergency Thursday morning, according to a university bulletin.

“A transient, who is unaffiliated with campus, climbed into the gym’s rafters and is refusing to come down as police negotiate with him,” a university bulletin said.

He’s unarmed and isn’t considered a threat to others, the bulletin said. Students should avoid the gym until further notice.

Classes in Butler-Hancock are not affected by the incident, and the rest of Butler-Hancock Athletic Center remains open, the bulletin said.

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