CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — There is no evidence of an assailant at the University of Virginia, and campus activity has resumed after reports of an active shooter near the campus library, according to a campus police emergency alert.
“At this time, there is no evidence of an attack and the investigation is ongoing,” university spokesperson Brian Coy said in a statement to USA TODAY.
The school issued an emergency alert warning students that an “active assailant” with a gun was reported near Shannon Library around 3 p.m. ET on Nov. 3, instructing them to “run, hide, or fight.” Sirens were heard on the south side of campus as the emergency message was shared with students.
Officials issued a clear notice around 4:45 p.m. ET.
“After an extensive investigation, police found no evidence of assault or intimidation on or near UVA Grounds. The investigation into the false report is ongoing. It is clear that normal operations will resume.”
Charlottesville, Virginia, police and fire departments are assisting campus police in the investigation, said Kyle Irvin, a spokesperson for the city.
The incident occurred nearly three years after three University of Virginia football players were shot to death on campus and two other students were injured.
