Armed intruder spotted on main campus, shelter in place until further notice
AUSTIN, TX- On April 10 at 9:49 a.m., an armed intruder was spotted on the main campus at St. Edward’s University. University Police Department (UPD) and Austin Police Department (APD) have identified the intruder as a dark-skinned male, possibly Hispanic, with shaggy hair. The intruder is thin and was spotted wearing a white shirt with brown shorts, carrying what seems to be a rifle. He was last seen walking toward I-35 on Woodward near the wooded area of campus, around the Maryhill and Hilltopper Heights Apartments.
UPD and APD continue to patrol the area. All on campus are instructed to shelter in place and lock their doors.
10:57 a.m. – UPD and APD cleared campus. The intruder was last seen walking away from campus. Law enforcement continues to monitor campus and surroundings.
Any suspicious activity can be reported by calling 512-448-8444.
Updates to follow.
Nina Martinez is a senior at St. Edward’s University, earning her Bachelor’s in Writing and Rhetoric. Martinez has reported and edited for Hilltop...
Wilson • Apr 11, 2021 at 9:22 am
Hi Nina, It is scary to see people like him and if he really has intentions to harm , can you help to write an article into what the security of the school example all schools classroom have to install finger print lock in order to enter. CCTV should be install at most corridor . Maybe you can interview some security firm to find out what the latest gadget in the market to trigger alarm to alert the school authority of this unauthorized intrusion. Last, maybe tech the students how to stay alive if there is another firing incident. This is an article I think people would be interested and you can do it. Thanks for reading!