Police gave the all clear after sending a Virginia Commonwealth University campus alert about a possible armed suspect on the Monroe Park campus.
According to an updated alert sent shortly after 11 a.m. ET, police were unable to confirm the report after searching the area, and said normal activity could resume.
The alert described the subject as male, wearing a square military-style hat, and carrying a backpack.
Possible Armed Subject on Monroe Park Campus. Avoid area. VCU Police on scene. Check http://t.co/Gc9u62r68L for updates
— VCU (@VCU) October 2, 2015