NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) -- Christopher Newport University said a man suspected of walking through campus Wednesday morning with a gun was actually an employee carrying a broken piece of equipment.

Around 6:30 a.m., CNU officials advised all students and staff to remain in their buildings while authorities worked to locate a man in a tan jacket and knit cap. Just before 8 a.m., the school gave the "all clear."

At 7:57, CNU issued all clear and said there is no known continuing threat to campus. Initial alert reporting a threat went out at 6:31. - The Captain's Log (@cnucaptainslog) February 11, 2015

Newport News police and Virginia State Police assisted campus police in the search. Around 4:30 p.m., CNU sent out an alert that said the following:

CNU police investigation has determined that the individual suspected of carrying a gun on campus this morning was actually a CNU employee who was carrying a broken piece of equipment that was mistaken for a handgun.

We are happy to report that there was no one carrying a handgun on our campus and will always take immediate and decisive action to protect the safety and security of our campus community.

All 8 a.m. classes were cancelled. Classes resumed at 9 a.m.

There were no reported injuries and there is no continuing threat.