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USF police are investigating a second gun-related incident on the Tampa campus

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University of South Florida Police are conducting a second investigation after an empty gun cartridge was found on the Tampa campus.

University of South Florida Police are conducting a second investigation after an empty gun cartridge was found on the Tampa campus.

It comes days after after an empty gun case and empty ammunition magazines were found on April 19 in the Fine Arts building, according to a news release.

On Wednesday, university police issued a statement that said it was investigating after students discovered an empty 9mm cartridge in an adjacent parking lot the day before.

Police conducted a sweep of the area along with a K9 unit from the U.S. Department of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, and continue are collaborate with local law enforcement to determine how the items came on campus, according to a release.

In the statement, police said no other items were found, and "there is no reason to believe that there is any active threat to the campus. "

Anyone with information is asked to call USFPD's 24-hour helpline at (813) 974-TIPS (8477).

There has been an increased police presence on the USF campuses following the shootings on the Florida State University campus on Aug. 17, in which two people were killed and six others injured.

In the statement, officials say "the safety of our students, faculty, staff, alumni, visitors and community is our highest priority. "

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