The University of North Carolina lifted a campus lockdown Thursday night after false reports of a gunman. The school received unconfirmed alerts earlier in the evening, prompting a shelter-in-place order for students.
- UNC campus lockdown due to unconfirmed gun reports
- Students received shelter-in-place alerts via social media
- School declared the threat a false alarm by night
- Similar false shooting reports occurred at other universities
- Authorities responded with campus raids and police presence
- Past false reports caused campus lockdowns at Villanova and Chattanooga
Students reported hearing about a potential shooter around 6:30 p.m. via social media, sparking rumors of police raids and campus searches. The university announced around 9:50 p.m. that the threat was false and that the campus was safe. This incident follows similar false alarms at Villanova and Chattanooga in August, which also caused lockdowns. The school says reports of a person with a gun on campus were false :: WRAL.com, 2025-09-19 03:56:00.
- Students received shelter-in-place alerts at 6:30 p.m. based on rumors.
- The university confirmed the threat was false at 9:50 p.m. and cleared the campus.
- This is the second false alarm in a month, following similar incidents at Villanova and Chattanooga.
- Officials warn that social media rumors can quickly spread false information and cause chaos.
Authorities continue to investigate the source of the false reports, emphasizing the importance of verified information during emergencies. The incident highlights ongoing challenges with misinformation on campus safety.
Students and staff can expect updates as authorities work to prevent future false alarms and ensure campus security.
