Christian uni in LOCKDOWN after 'armed and dangerous gunman' storms campus
A UNIVERSITY has reportedly been plunged into lockdown after an "armed and dangerous" man stormed through the campus.
Oklahoma Baptist University is in lockdown
Students have been ordered to stay indoors as police hunt for the suspect at Oklahoma Baptist University.
Police has revealed Bryce Winrow is wanted in connection with the lockdown.
Express.co.uk understands that he allegedly has several tattoos on his body including “only God can judge me” and “blood gang”.
Bryce Winrow is wanted in connection with the incident
OBU: I will continue to monitor and update as I learn new information. pic.twitter.com/zjCWpQx0vD
— David W. Whitlock (@davidwwhitlock) February 1, 2016
It is thought that Winrow was also put behind bars for a string of crimes including eluding a police officer, possession of meth and unauthorised use of a car.
He was allegedly sentenced to 10 years in 2009 for the three crimes and was released on November 11, 2015.
He is described as black, 6ft 3ins and 17 stone.
President of the university David Whitlock also warned others away from the campus in a tweet.
He said: “Students remain inside during this lockdown until given the all clear. If you are off campus, do not come to the campus until the all clear.”
Mr Whitlock added: “The subject, said to be armed and dangerous. He ran south onto the OBU campus near the area of the baseball and softball fields just north of St. Anthony's hospital.”
Police are hunting the man who is 'armed and dangerous'
OBUAlert:Shawnee Police looking for armed subject on the north OBUproperty.Coates has been evacuated.The rest of campus needs to lock down.
— OBU Student Life (@OBUStudentLife) January 31, 2016
The campus has been on lockdown for several hours and the president tweeted for everyone to “remain calm”.
Students received text messages of the alert which states one part of the campus has been evacuated.
The President added the campus is "secure" but remaining in lockdown.
He said: "Students, remain in lockdown. The police are monitoring the perimeter and you will interfere with their search for the suspect.
"OBU is being overly cautious, but please stay in place until all clear."
More to follow.
Stay safe my OBU fam pic.twitter.com/L2nXSQYwXH
— daniel ryan carr (@danielryancarr) January 31, 2016
OBU situation remains secure but still under lockdown. pic.twitter.com/wL5KH34GNS
— David W. Whitlock (@davidwwhitlock) February 1, 2016