Man detained, no weapons found on UTA campus

ARLINGTON, Texas - A report about a man with a gun prompted a search on the University of Texas – Arlington campus Wednesday morning.

Police said someone reported seeing a suspicious man wearing fatigues near the architecture building around 11 a.m. He was said to be carrying a gun.

Students and staff were asked to shelter in place while police searched the campus. 

Officers detained a 44-year-old male who is not a current student. He had a video camera and a tripod on him, but police said no weapons were found.

The university has since resumed normal operations. Finals are expected to continue on schedule.