CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (Rocktown Now) — The University of Virginia (UVA) Police Department announced that the situation at Shannon Library is all clear.  

At approximately 3:14 PM today, UVA put out an emergency alert of an attacker with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN-HIDE-FIGHT protocol was put in place.

According to a social media post, police identified no evidence of an attack or threat on UVA Grounds or nearby after investigating. 

An investigation into a false report is ongoing.  

UVA is clear to resume normal operations.