FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — UPDATE: Fayetteville police say they do not see any evidence of an active shooter. They say they are still clearing buildings. The investigation is still active.
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — A text alert was sent to students Monday afternoon saying there was an active shooter reported.
The alert advised everyone to avoid the area of Mullins Library.
University of Arkansas police cars can be seen outside the building. The Fayetteville Police Department confirmed they are actively assisting to clear the building.
University of Arkansas junior Brock Boddie said he was on the third floor of Mullins Library when he heard people yelling and moving around. Moments later, he received a university alert about a possible active shooter.
Boddie and other students were ushered into another building, where he saw armed officers outside the library with guns drawn, ordering students to evacuate. Boddie and other students were ushered into another building, where he saw armed officers outside the library with guns drawn, ordering students to evacuate.
The Washington County Sheriff’s Office said all information will be coming through UAPD and FPD.
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