Active shooter near Shannon Library

Editor’s Note: This article will be continually updated to reflect the most recent information.
The University shared a “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” alert with community members at 3:05 p.m. today, saying that there was an active attacker with a gun in the area of Shannon Library.
University Police said they did not have any additional information to share. A University Spokesperson did not offer a comment.
At 3:17 p.m. police shared another message, this one saying that police were on scene at Shannon Library and that academic buildings were moving to keycard access control only.
This is the first time since Feb. 27 that the University has issued a “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” message. The last time this message was issued was following an active knife attacker near Alumni Hall.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.




