Emory University in Atlanta was thrown into chaos after reports of an active shooter on campus prompted a swift lockdown. Students and faculty were ordered to shelter in place as law enforcement rushed to the scene.
Eyewitnesses described a tense atmosphere as armed officers swept through buildings, searching for any potential threat. The university issued urgent alerts, urging everyone to avoid the area until further notice.
Police Response and Campus Lockdown
Atlanta Police Department confirmed they were investigating the situation, though no shots were reported fired. Authorities later stated the alert may have been triggered by a false alarm, but the lockdown remained in effect as a precaution.
"We are treating this with the utmost seriousness," a university spokesperson said. "The safety of our students and staff is our top priority."
Student Reactions
Many students took to social media to share their experiences, with some barricading themselves in classrooms. "We heard the alarms and immediately locked the doors," one student tweeted. "It's terrifying not knowing what's happening."
Others criticized the university's communication, saying updates were too slow. "We need real-time information in these situations," another student wrote.
Ongoing Investigation
As the lockdown continued, police methodically cleared buildings one by one. By late afternoon, officials announced the campus was secure, though the investigation into what triggered the alert remains ongoing.
This incident comes amid heightened concerns about campus safety across U.S. universities, with many institutions reviewing their emergency protocols.
