HENDERSON (KTNV) — A shelter-in-place order has been issued for Nevada State University on Wednesday afternoon.
A social media post from the university and an emergency alert message shared with Channel 13 confirmed the order was in place as of at least 3:03 p.m.
Nevada State University
In a social media post, Nevada State University warned of a “large police presence” from Paradise Hills Drive, near the Kasner Academic Building, Christenson Education Building, and the Village student housing complex.
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As of 3:43 p.m., the campus community was still being told the shelter in place.
In a statement to Channel 13, a spokesperson for Nevada State University confirmed the lockdown of its Henderson campus:
“At this time, we can confirm University Police Services (UPD) issued a Shelter in Place Emergency Notification for Nevada State University’s main campus in Henderson.”
We also reached out to the Henderson Police Department and were told the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is acting as the lead agency for this incident. We’ve reached out to LVMPD’s public information office and are awaiting a response as of 3:43 p.m.
Channel 13 journalists are en route to the area as we await further information from local authorities. This report will be updated as we learn more.
