Report of possible shots fired investigated at University of Oklahoma
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WICHITA, Kan. (KWCH) – Update: The University of Oklahoma Department of Campus Safety reported the all-clear given with an alert canceled following a report earlier in the night of an active shooter.
“After a thorough search, no threat was found,” the department tweeted.
As of late Friday night, there was no confirmation of shots fired and there were no reports of injuries.
Update: Following an immediate call to action and the report of an active shooter on the University of Oklahoma campus, wording from campus security officials changed to a situation involving possible shots fired on campus.
Approaching an hour since the initial call, the investigation into whether a shooting happened continues.
The University of Oklahoma Department of Campus Safety issued an alert about an active shooter. The alert on Twitter advises students to “take immediate action now.”
In an update at 9:45 p.m., OU-Norman Emergency clarified that the OU Police Department is investigating possible shots fired on the college’s main campus in Norman and that students should avoid the South Oval area and shelter in place.