Police at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville have issued an alert regarding a potential ‘active shooter’ on campus. The alert was prompted by reports of a gun at Shannon Library, although authorities later confirmed that there was no evidence of an attack.
Normal campus activities are set to resume following the investigation into the false report. The University of Virginia has given the ‘all clear’ after earlier concerns about a possible shooter on campus were dispelled.
Law enforcement agencies in Charlottesville are collaborating with campus police in the investigation, as confirmed by Kyle Ervin, a spokesperson for the city. The safety protocol of “run-hide-fight,” aimed at assisting individuals during active shooter incidents, is being followed on campus, a guideline endorsed by federal agencies like the US Department of Homeland Security and the FBI.
Despite the emergency alert warning of an ‘active attacker’ near Shannon Library, police have not found any evidence supporting the presence of such a threat. However, students and staff are advised to adhere to safety protocols as the investigation continues.
The University of Virginia has emphasized that there is no current evidence of an attack, with the investigation ongoing. Reports of an ‘active attacker’ in the vicinity of Shannon Library have prompted heightened security measures on campus.