University of Arkansas issues active shooter alert: Live
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A shooter was reported near Mullins Library, according to the university RazALERT emergency notification system.
The university said in a text sent to the campus community Monday afternnon that University of Arkansas Police were evacuating students.
The University of Arkansas issued a RazALERT emergency notification around 12:30 p.m. Warning of a reported active shooter near the Mullins Library.
The University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD) and the Fayetteville Police Department are on the scene investigating.
Officers are clearing buildings, and a perimeter was established around Mullins Library.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are also assisting with the response.
- As a precaution, Fayetteville Public Schools placed all campuses in “secure status,” meaning no one was allowed to enter or exit buildings.
This is a developing story, and further updates are expected.
