Regis University, which advised students to shelter in place Monday night after a man with a gun was spotted nearby, opened Tuesday morning telling students to report for classes and work normally.
Update: There have been no new developments in the situation that occurred near the NW Denver Campus last night. Regis University will be open for business as usual. All students and employees should report for classes & work as they normally would.
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Denver police said on Tuesday morning that the Adams County Sheriff’s Office was handling the case.
Update: Armed man sought by & Adams Co Sheriff not located, but authorities say he is not deemed a direct threat to university community. Shelter in place directive lifted; residents advised to stay indoors as a precaution; Call 911 if man matching description seen
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Sheriff’s spokesperson Sgt. Paul Gregory said deputies searched for a man who was reported to have made “suicidal comments” before leaving a home with a rifle. He didn’t know if that report was connected to the armed man near the campus.
Deputies didn’t locate the man.
Denver Police warned the Campus Safety office of an armed man near the campus at about 10 p.m. on Monday.
has notified Campus Safety of an armed man reported in the area of NW Denver campus )5'10", 180 pounds, blue hooded sweatshirt, blue jeans and shoes. If seen, call 911. Follow RUAlerts for updates. Shelter in place until further notice.
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