Authorities at the University of North Carolina on Monday issued a shelter-in-place order on campus and alerted the community of a person of interest in an “armed and dangerous person situation.”
The university first alerted students of an armed and dangerous person on or near campus shortly after 1 p.m., ET.
At 2:24 p.m., the university issued and alert to remain sheltered in place because a suspect was at large. Footage on the campus showed a large police presence.
When campus police released a photo of a person of interest at 2:35 p.m., they warned, “If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911.”
The school said at 3:14 p.m. that all classes and events were canceled Monday.
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North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper said in a statement that officials “are taking precautions to protect campus safety following today’s shooting.”
“This is a tragic way to start a new semester and the state will provide any assistance necessary to support the UNC community,” Cooper said.
The governor also said he has pledged “all state resources needed to capture the shooter and protect the UNC campus.”
No one with the university was immediately reached Monday afternoon for additional comment.
This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.
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