Lockdown Lifted At Montgomery College After Armed Man Pointed Gun At Security Guard
TAKOMA PARK, Md. (WJZ) -- Montgomery College's campus in the Takoma Park, Silver Spring area was on lockdown due to after an armed man pointed a gun at an unarmed security guard.
Police said the man was spotted by students just before 8 a.m. on the third floor of the student services building., WUSA9 reported.
The suspect then pointed the gun at the security guard who was responding to the report.
Just before 9 a.m. the college tweeted," There is police activity on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. The campus is on lock down."
MC ALERT: There is police activity on the Takoma Park/Silver Spring campus. The campus is on lock down. More information will follow.
— Montgomery College (@montgomerycoll) September 26, 2018
Police describe the man as a black male with a red hat, a long sleeve black shirt, black sneakers and black pants. He was seen carrying a black backpack.
MC ALERT: ALL CLEAR. The TP/SS Campus is no longer on lockdown. There is no threat. Takoma Park Police have cleared the scene. ALL CLEAR. LOCKDOWN LIFTED.
— Montgomery College (@montgomerycoll) September 26, 2018
The lockdown was lifted around 9:24 a.m.
The college tweeted: "Takoma Park Police have cleared the scene."
Police are still looking for information about the suspect.
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