An emergency unfolded on Thursday at the University of Tennessee campus in Chattanooga, Tennessee.
At approximately 11:55 AM Eastern Time, university officials issued an alert warning of a possible active shooter in the University Center or Library. The campus was immediately placed under lockdown, with students and faculty instructed to “Run. Hide. Fight.” Local authorities advised the public to avoid the area until further notice.
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The Chattanooga Police Department, working in conjunction with campus law enforcement, responded to calls of shots fired. As of 1:00 PM, officials reported no victims had been located. Eyewitness accounts describe armed police units entering the library and instructing students to evacuate, emphasizing that “this is not a drill.”
Reports indicate that law enforcement deployed drones to support armed units as they conducted their investigation of the university grounds.
Unofficial reports suggest that the lockdown may have been lifted at approximately 1:53 PM. University officials have reportedly cancelled all classes and activities for the remainder of the day.
This situation raises important questions about campus security and emergency response protocols. As investigations continue, we await further information from official sources to clarify the full scope of today’s events.