UVA police say the suspect, Nyheem Hill, fled following an off-campus traffic stop near Ivy Road. The order was lifted around 1:40 p.m.

The University of Virginia was placed on lockdown and classes were canceled Tuesday as police searched for a man last seen on Grounds.

UVA was placed under a shelter in place earlier Tuesday afternoon, due to a potential armed suspect in the area.

The University of Virginia Police Department has reported that the shelter-in-place has been lifted. Police believe the suspect has left the area, however, police will remain on the scene. Classes will resume on Wednesday.

VIRGINIA - UVA is under a shelter in place as police search for a potential armed suspect in the area. According to police, a suspect by the name of Nyheem Hill was last seen in the area of Alderman Road. It is being reported that Hill fled following an off-grounds traffic stop near Ivy Road and has a known criminal history and gang affiliation.