UB Police Respond to Alleged Gun Sighting on South Campus

University Police received a call Wednesday afternoon (April 25) of a possible person with a gun on the South (Main Street) Campus. The witness observed someone with what appeared to be a gun wrapped in a shirt under a coat. University officers did a thorough search of the area, but did not find anyone fitting the description. UB Police increased its presence on the South Campus for the afternoon strictly as a precaution and notified University Residence Halls and Apartments and University Facilities to advise their staff on the South Campus.

University Police were not able to confirm the sighting and concluded it may have been a student with a project wrapped in clothing. Several students were observed doing this during a heavy rain. University Police appreciates the cooperation of the student who called in the sighting; this is exactly what they are asking the UB community to do if they observe suspicious activity.