UK police find air pistol on campus

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — University of Kentucky police say they have found an air pistol on campus while investigating a report of possible shots fired.

According to a statement from the school, campus police received two reports Sunday night about possible shots fired near a residence hall. UK and Lexington officers investigated the reports and declared the area clear within a couple of hours. He said witnesses saw several college-age people leaving the area at the time of the report.

On Monday, campus police found the air pistol in the area near where witnesses had reported hearing possible shots fired.

UK Police Chief Joe Monroe says guns of any type, including air pistols, are prohibited on campus.

He said officers are searching for those involved.

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