Active Shooter Alert Issued At University Of North Carolina, Gunman At Large

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August 28, 2023

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Law enforcement agencies have swarmed the campus of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill following reports of shots fired.

UNC-Chapel Hill issued a notification alert for an “armed and dangerous” person earlier this afternoon. Police continue to search for the gunman after unverified claims appeared on social media that authorities had apprehended a suspect.

!Alert Carolina! Emergency – Update: Remain sheltered in place. This is an ongoing situation. Suspect at large. Check https://t.co/OGxjhFegSW for updates
— UNC-Chapel Hill (@UNC) August 28, 2023

This photo shows a person of interest in today's armed and dangerous person situation. If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911. pic.twitter.com/NHG5CTjby4
— UNC Police (@UNCPolice) August 28, 2023

Students have sheltered in place since the first reports of gunfire near Caudill Labs on the campus' north side.

Reports of shots fired at UNC Chapel Hill.

Cops looking for Asian male in Silver Nissan sedan, license plate TJN-4072, per scanner just now.

It sounds like there may be at least two victims. EMS on scanner just said "additional victim in room 159 at Caudill labs. pic.twitter.com/C7mtnvyYf2
— LAUREN (@LaurenRock) August 28, 2023

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Active Shooter Alert Issued At University Of North Carolina, Gunman At Large

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