Armed police swarmed a New York university campus today after reports of an active shooter sent shockwaves through the academic community, leaving one man hospitalised and hundreds of students sheltering in place.
Campus Lockdown
The university was placed on immediate lockdown as emergency services rushed to the scene following multiple reports of gunfire. Students and staff received urgent alerts instructing them to shelter in place while armed officers conducted a building-by-building search for the suspect.
Eyewitnesses described scenes of panic and confusion as police vehicles blocked access roads and tactical units moved through campus grounds. "We heard shouting and then saw people running," one student told reporters from inside a locked classroom. "Everyone's phones started buzzing with emergency alerts at the same time."
Victim Hospitalised
Emergency medical services transported one male victim to a nearby hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities have confirmed the man was shot during the incident but have not released further details about his condition or identity.
Police remain on high alert as the investigation continues, with the campus remaining locked down for several hours while authorities worked to secure the area and account for all students and staff.
Ongoing Investigation
Law enforcement officials have not yet confirmed whether a suspect is in custody or if the shooter remains at large. The motive behind the shooting remains unclear as detectives work to piece together the sequence of events that led to the violence.
This incident comes amid growing concerns about campus safety across American universities, raising fresh questions about security protocols and emergency response measures in educational institutions.
