The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga has been placed on lockdown following reports of gunfire on campus amid fears of an armed suspect on the loose.
University said in a post on its X account, “UTC ALERT: All individuals on the UTC campus should remain on lockdown. Do not move unless directed by law enforcement. Campus facilities are currently being searched by police.”
An emergency alert issued to students and staff at the University of Chattanooga on Thursday afternoon warned of a possible shooting near the University Centre or library.
The message, cited by The Mirror, urged those on campus to “Run. Hide. Fight,” and said further details would follow.
Many students sheltered inside classrooms as law enforcement officers began sweeping the area. The father of a student told The Mirror that his son reported hearing gunshots and seeing police actively tracing the suspected shooter.
A spokesperson for the Chattanooga Police Department confirmed to News Channel 9 ABC that officers were alerted to reports of shots fired at around 1 pm local time.
However, police said they had not located any victim at the scene. Authorities continue to investigate the situation while maintaining a security presence on campus.
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