A lockdown and search of several areas of the University of California, Berkeley campus Thursday is over but the man suspected of firing a gun on the Clark Kerr campus remains at large.
Police and emergency personnel responded in the morning to the Clark Kerr campus track, where someone reportedly was firing shots in the vicinity of runners. The suspect is described as a man who was wearing a black shirt, black pants and a red backpack with hair that is bleached with possible red or orange highlights.
While police responded, authorities advised the public to avoid the area of Clark Kerr Campus and Hillside Campus, which includes Lawrence Berkeley National Lab, UC Botanical Garden, Lawrence Hall of Science, Space Science Lab and the Math Science Research Institute.
Those who are unable to avoid those areas should shelter in place, police said.
In the afternoon, the investigation moved to Panomaric Way, where multiple law enforcement agencies were seen with K-9 units and long guns drawn.
At about 1:45 p.m., police said there was no longer a threat and lifted the lockdown, while advising people to continue to remain cautious in the area.
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No injuries were reported from the shooting.
UC Berkeley police said there will be extra patrols around campus and all agencies are being asked to be on the lookout for the suspect.
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Anyone with information is asked to contact UCPD at 510-642-6760.
Velena Jones and Bay City News contributed to this report.
