Tyler PD Search for Possible Armed Person Vicinity of UT Tyler

A message from UT TYLER

Tyler Police are currently searching for a potentially armed person in the vicinity of UT Tyler.  2 Suspects committed a home burglary in the area.  Tyler PD established a perimeter behind the Ornelas Activity Center on Old Omen Road and captured one of the suspects who had been wounded.  The second suspect is still at large in the area.  UT Tyler Police personnel are staged at various locations on campus.  There is no indication that the suspect is on campus, but he is in the general vicinity.  The only description of the subject at this time is a black male, approximately 5 wearing dark clothing and some type of black hat.  If you are on campus, be aware of your surroundings.  If you must leave, be aware of your surroundings while outside.  Report any suspicious persons to the Police Department at (903) 566-7300 or Tyler PD at (903) 531-1000.  At this time there is no interruption to campus operations.

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