The Brief
The University of Arkansas sent out emergency alerts warning of a possible active shooter on campus.
They later said no shooter was found.
Police at the University of Arkansas responded to multiple reports of an active shooter Monday on the school’s campus in Fayetteville, but they said they didn't find a shooter or any victims.
University of Arkansas active shooter reports
What we know
At 12:43 p.m. local time, the school sent out an emergency alert on social media and other outlets warning people to avoid the area of Mullins Library due to reports of an active shooter.
The school urged people to "Avoid. Deny. Defend."
About an hour later, the school sent out an emergency update saying there are "multiple reports" around campus, again urging students to "Avoid. Deny. Defend."
At 2:52 p.m. local time, University of Arkansas sports reporter Jackson Fuller reported that police gave the "all clear" on campus, but the Mullins Library remained closed.
At 3:01 p.m. local time, the University of Arkansas posted an update on social media, saying police did not find any active threats on campus.
"Avoid, deny, defend protocols have been lifted at this time while police continue to patrol campus, but please be vigilant," the school said.
Classes were canceled for the remainder of Monday.
What they're saying
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders said she was in touch with administrators at the university and was monitoring the situation.
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Big picture view: The shooter reports at the University of Arkansas come days after "hoax" active shooter reports at Villanova University and the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga led to panic and temporary lockdowns at the two campuses as they kicked off their fall semesters.
The Source
This report includes information from the social media accounts of the University of Arkansas, Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and U.S. Sen. John Boozman.
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