‘RUN HIDE FIGHT’: UVA issues emergency alert as active shooter reported near Shannon library

UVA shooting: An active attacker with a gun is on the loose at the University of Virginia (UVA) in Charlottesville, prompting an immediate campus-wide panic. UVA’s police division issued an emergency alert just after 3 p.m. on Monday, warning students and staff to take shelter amid an ongoing active shooter situation near the Shannon Library.

“UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT,” the message stated.

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As of now, the shooter remains at large, and law enforcement is actively responding to the scene. Authorities have advised everyone on campus to stay indoors until further notice.

The University of Virginia, located in Charlottesville, has an enrollment of over 26,600 students.

FAQs on UVA shooting

Where did the University of Virginia shooting take place?

According to the University of Virginia Police Division, the active shooter was reported near Shannon Library at 160 McCormick Road in Charlottesville. Students and staff were immediately instructed to take shelter as police responded to the area.

What alert did UVA issue during the active shooter situation?

The University of Virginia sent out an emergency alert at around 3 p.m. on Monday, warning of an active attacker with a gun. The message stated: “UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT.”

Has the University of Virginia shooter been caught?

As of the latest update, the shooter has not been apprehended. Law enforcement officials remain on the scene, and the university has urged students and faculty to stay indoors until further notice.