Emory University in Atlanta was placed on lockdown Friday following reports of an active shooter on campus.
In an emergency alert sent to students and staff, the university urged the community to “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” and avoid the affected area.
Atlanta police confirmed they were responding to the incident but did not release immediate details about the suspect or any possible victims. Residents and visitors in surrounding areas were advised to remain indoors until authorities declared the area safe.
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According to the Associated Press, staff at a nearby deli locked the doors and sheltered inside after hearing gunfire. Brandy Giraldo, chief operating officer of General Muir, said workers heard a rapid succession of shots.
“It sounded like fireworks going off, one right after the other,” she recalled.
Reacting to the situation, Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr said, “We’re horrified by the news out of Emory University and praying for the safety of the entire campus community.”
This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.
