Baylor locked down amid DPS incident

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) asked Baylor University to lock down Thursday while it searched for suspects in the area.

Lori Fogleman, a Baylor University spokesperson, said the lockdown was not due to an active shooter situation at the university. The lockdown has since been lifted.

“Multiple agencies are on campus in pursuit of robbery suspects. As building checks are underway, the campus is under shelter in place until the all-clear is given,” Fogleman said.

According to DPS, troopers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Kia SUV for a traffic violation south of Waco when the vehicle did not stop and led troopers on a chase.

DPS said the driver and two passengers eventually got out of the vehicle and ran away.

“As a precaution, Baylor University has been asked to maintain its lockdown while authorities continue searching the area for the suspects,” DPS said. “At this time, there is no indication that any of the suspects are armed; however, we urge the public to remain vigilant and use caution.”