An active shooter situation unfolded at Emory College, sending shockwaves through the campus community. Police swiftly responded to reports of gunfire, placing the university on immediate lockdown.
Students and faculty were instructed to shelter in place as armed officers swept through buildings. Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic as emergency alerts blared across the campus.
Police Response and Campus Lockdown
Law enforcement arrived within minutes of the first 911 calls, establishing a perimeter around affected areas. Tactical teams conducted room-to-room searches while helicopters circled overhead.
The college's emergency notification system sent repeated alerts urging everyone to:
- Avoid windows and exterior doors
- Barricade classrooms if possible
- Remain silent and turn off phones
Eyewitness Accounts
"We heard what sounded like firecrackers, then the alerts started coming through," one sophomore told reporters from their lockdown position. "Professors immediately secured our classroom doors and turned off the lights."
Social media quickly filled with posts from terrified students sharing their experiences. Many reported hearing multiple gunshots near the quad area before the lockdown commenced.
Ongoing Investigation
As of press time, authorities have not confirmed any casualties. Police spokesperson Lieutenant Daniels stated: "We're treating this as an active situation until we've cleared every building. The safety of students and staff remains our top priority."
Parents have been directed to a designated reunification area off-campus as the lockdown continues. The college has activated its crisis counseling services for affected individuals.
