UPDATE: UH has put out a photo of the suspect (above) and changed his description to “5’3”, 110 lbs., 20 years old, Japanese male, buzz cut.” He’s been identified as Jason Nishiki.

EARLIER: HPD is investigating reports of an Asian man who is distraught and “possibly armed with a weapon.” 

The University put out the following alert: 

This is an official emergency notification.  HPD and UH Mānoa Campus Security are investigating a report of a distraught male who is possibly armed with a weapon.  Suspect is described as an Asian male approximately 5’7” tall, wearing black and blue long-sleeve shirt, dark shorts and a baseball cap, and carrying a blue backpack. Until this situation has been declared safe by HPD, please stay away from Manoa Stream behind East-West Center, Waahila Faculty Housing and School of Hawaiian Knowledge. Please take precautions.  If you see this person or anything suspicious, call 911 for HPD or 956-6911 immediately.