Gelman Library was on lock down tonight after the U.S. Secret Service alerted the university of a gunman threat. Dorm hall officials are asking residents to stay indoors and to avoid congregating on H Street to watch police activity.
The University blasted the first GW safety alert via email at around 9:30 p.m. and warned students of a "white male with a handgun, balding, possibly wearing eye glasses, wearing a gray fleece sweater, headed towards campus from the White House." A second safety alert sent at 10:18 p.m. advised students to keep an eye out for suspicious activity.
Police and Secret Service agents then entered Gelman Library at 2130 H St. NW around 10:50 p.m. armed with assault rifles. According to witnesses at the scene, police canvassed the fourth, fifth, and sixth floors of the library extensively. No student was allowed to enter nor leave the building during this time.
After a search of the entire library, officials were not able to find the gunman. Gelman Library was then reopened at around 11:30 p.m.
Students are advised to remain indoors and keep an eye out for any suspicious activity on campus. Anyone who believes they have seen the gunman should contact 911 or the University Police Department at 202-994-6111 immediately.
Stay tuned for more updates as they become available.
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