UAB cops seek suspect after lockdown

From The Tribune staff reports

BIRMINGHAM — Authorities are searching for a suspect after a lockdown at UAB Hospital Monday morning, December 13, 2021.

According to Carol Robinson at AL.com, a “shelter-in-place” was issued shortly after a man was spotted with a gun in UAB Hospital around 11 a.m. The “all clear” was issued within an hour of the alert.

The suspect is believed to have dropped the weapon and fled on foot.

UAB officials said the suspect is a black male, 5 foot, 7 inches tall, and weighing around 200 pounds, was last seen heading north on 18th Street away from UAB. He reportedly wore a brown shirt with a long black shirt underneath, black pants, and white tennis shoes.

There are no reports of injuries or threats.