INITIAL ALERTSMS
The suspect is described as a black male with light complexion and long dreadlocks. The suspect is wearing red Jordan shoes, black pants with a white triangle on the side and could be in possession of a black & silver handgun.
The alert quotes a detailed clothing and physical description — red Jordan shoes, black pants with a white triangle, long dreadlocks — the level of specificity used in a timely warning when a suspect is still at large.
The ampersand in 'black & silver handgun' is preserved exactly as quoted from the alert.