Aug 27 (Reuters) - Mississippi State University said on Twitter that class would resume on Thursday afternoon after a suspect was taken into custody following reports of an active shooter on campus.
The university issued an "all clear" announcement about a half hour after putting out warnings about an active shooter.
It said there was "no report at this time of any shots that have been fired" and that no injuries had immediately been reported.
The university did not immediately release additional information about the suspect taken into custody. The school's maroon alert tweeted below initially.
With files from MSN
Active shooter reported at Carpenter hall. Last seen in vicinity of Lee hall. Seek Safety immediately— MSU Maroon Alert (@maroonalert) August 27, 2015
Continue to shelter in place until further notice. Stay away from campus. Stay inside buildings.— MSU Maroon Alert (@maroonalert) August 27, 2015
Please remain calm. Follow official Maroon Alert notifications. There are no additional threats reported on campus.
— MSU Maroon Alert (@maroonalert) August 27, 2015
