Updated Message:

“This is an emergency message for CSU, Northridge. This is an update regarding the earlier man with gun message. Police officers have detained and released 4 individuals meeting the description of the man with a gun. No weapon was found. Officers continue to search the campus area.

“Description of the suspect is a male, light complexion, early 20s, dark brown short hair, with a five o’clock shadow, red T-shirt under black zip-up hoodie, blue jeans, black backpack, seen carrying a small, silver, automatic pistol. Suspect was last seen exiting the lower west doors of the Oviatt Library walking southbound on the Oviatt lawn.”

Wed., April 24, 2013:

“This is an emergency message for California State University, Northridge. This is the Department of Police Services. We have received a report of a man with a gun last seen exiting the basement of the Oviatt library.

“Description of the suspect is male, light complected, red T-shirt under a black jacket, black backpack carrying a silver gun. Police are actively searching the area. Avoid area.

“Call 818-677-2111 or 911 for help. This concludes this message.”