A former University of Louisville student and contract employee was apprehended by UofL Police this morning after a law library staff member recognized him as someone who was barred from UofL’s campus.

According to police, Thomas H. Irwin entered the law library at about 8:30 a.m. with two handguns and ammunition. A library employee called UofL Police, who arrived on the scene and escorted Irwin from the premises without incident.

UofL Police have arrested Irwin and charged him with carrying a concealed deadly weapon and with criminal trespass.

He was taken to ULPD headquarters for further investigation and subsequently was transported to Louisville Metro Corrections.

UofL had declared Irwin a persona non grata in December 2008.

“We have systems in place to protect our students, faculty and staff, and in this case the employee acted quickly and appropriately,” said Provost Shirley Willihnganz. “I also want to thank our police for acting quickly.”

The University's police, health and safety officials work with agencies throughout the community to review Louisville's readiness for natural or man-made emergencies. The result of these efforts is the emergency procedures list. These procedures are designed to assist and guide members of the UofL community when emergencies do occur.

UofL also has an Alert System. During an emergency or when campus conditions affect class/work schedules, subscribers will will receive information on their phone or via email.