MEMPHIS, Tenn. — According to the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC), a lockdown was lifted Thursday afternoon after reports of an active shooter on campus.
All classes and activities were canceled for the remainder of the day.
UPDATE (12:45 p.m.): UTC officials say law enforcement has completed a search of campus buildings, and no threat has been identified at this time.
The lockdown remains in effect until police fully clear the area, but there is no active danger confirmed.
UPDATE (12:30 p.m.): The Tennessee Highway Patrol confirmed that its Chattanooga division and the Tennessee Office of Homeland Security are on the scene at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) campus. Officers are assisting local authorities in response to reports of a possible active shooter.
UTC officials also reiterated that the campus remains on lockdown as police continue searching university facilities. "All individuals on the UTC campus should remain on lockdown. Do not move unless directed by law enforcement. Campus facilities are currently being searched by police," the university posted to social media.
Authorities say they are still gathering facts and will provide more official information soon.
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (UTC) campus was on lockdown after reports of a possible active shooter situation near the University Center and Library.
The Chattanooga Police Department (CPD) issued an alert this morning urging the public to avoid the area. "UTC Campus is in current LOCK DOWN. Please avoid the UTC Campus until further notice," CPD stated in a post to social media.
UTC officials also confirmed the situation, posting an emergency alert that read: "UTC ALERT: Possible active shooter in the University Center or Library. Run. Hide. Fight. More info forthcoming."
Chattanooga Police later updated that officers are working closely with UTC Police to confirm reports of shots fired. At this time, no victims have been located.
The university has urged students, staff, and faculty on campus to shelter in place until the all-clear is given.
Emergency notifications are being distributed through official university channels and social media.
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