EDT) : Miami University said it received reports of gunfire near McGuffey Hall on its Oxford, Ohio, campus on Thursday. Update (2:30 p.m.
Officers searched the building and surrounding area and found no ongoing threat, according to the university’s latest alert.
“RedHawk Alert: EMERGENCY -Reports of gunfire was reported in the area of Mcguffey Hall. “RedHawk Alert: EMERGENCY: An ACTIVE THREAT has been reported on the OXFORD Campus. “RedHawk Alert: EMERGENCY – An active threat situation has been reported in the area of McGuffey hall.
Officers have checked the building and all is clear. The surrounding area has been checked and no issue has been located. Officers will continue to check the area. Stay vigilant!!” the alert stated. The alert urged students and staff to follow emergency safety protocols and avoid the affected area. RUN/HIDE/FIGHT! Whether you choose to run, hide or fight, be prepared to face a life threatening situation. Updates to follow,” the alert stated. Avoid this area. Updates to follow,” the second alert read. Several parents took to social media to share screenshots of the emergency notifications their children had received. The alerts were also reportedly displayed on televisions in classrooms.
The initial emergency alert was sent at around 2 p.m. Approximately 10 minutes later, the university issued a follow-up alert identifying the area around McGuffey Hall as the location of the reported threat.
Initial report : Miami University issued a RedHawk Alert on Thursday warning of an “active threat situation” on its Oxford, Ohio, campus. EDT on Thursday, warning of an active threat on the Oxford campus.
