University of Houston Security Alert issued for reports of person with gun

HOUSTON - The University of Houston issued a Security Alert on Thursday for a report of a person with a gun. Normal operations have resumed after a search by police.

University of Houston security alert

The university issued a security alert around 9:52 a.m. for suspicious activity.

What they're saying:

The alert reads, "Synopsis: UHPD received reports of a light skin black male or Hispanic, wearing a dark hoodie and blue jeans with a black semi-automatic handgun outside the General Services Building. Please avoid area until further notice.

Suspect #1: light skin black male or Hispanic, wearing dark hoodie, blue Jeans

Weapon: Black Semi-Automatic Handgun"

At 11:15 a.m., an update stated that UH police had searched the building and surrounding area, and they determined the area was safe to resume normal operations.

What's next:

UHPD is continuing their investigation.