Police arrest man seen with gun in Westwood

Police have arrested a man who was seen with a gun in Westwood tonight, on campus.

Officers approached the man, who was holding a gun near City Target on Weyburn Avenue earlier tonight, according to L.A. Police Department officials.

After being confronted, the man abandoned his gun, left Westwood and ran onto campus to hide from police. After searching the campus, police found the man at around 8:30 p.m., said LAPD Sgt. Bone.

Police do not know why the man had the gun, officials said.

Compiled by Erin Donnelly, Bruin senior staff.

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