Police responded to the campus of the University of South Florida on Monday afternoon.
The school sent a tweet warning students about a possible armed person near the northwest corner of campus.
They also urged students to avoid the area and sent a suspect description.
A short time later, the school sent an alert that there was no confirmation of an armed suspect.
THIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY. Refresh for updates.
ATTN USF TAMPA: No confirmation of a possible armed subject. Unless additional information develops, there will be no further communication.
— USF (@USouthFlorida) March 21, 2016
ALERT USF TAMPA: Possible Armed Subject near Northwest corner of campus. Urgent alert. Avoid area. Emergency personnel responding.
— USF (@USouthFlorida) March 21, 2016
ALERT USF TAMPA: Situation Ongoing. Possible Suspect, Black Male, Early 30's, Tan Trench Coat, Green Hat.Avoid area near NW corner of campus
— USF (@USouthFlorida) March 21, 2016
