Chattanooga, TN – A midday emergency call reporting an active shooter on the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga campus prompted a large-scale law enforcement response Thursday, but no threat or injuries were found.
According to a statement from the University and law enforcement agencies, the Hamilton County 911 Emergency Communications District received the initial report at 12:29 p.m., prompting immediate action from multiple agencies including the UTC Police Department, Chattanooga Police, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and federal authorities such as the FBI and ATF.
Following thorough searches of campus buildings including the UTC Library, University Center, and Fletcher Hall, officials determined there was no evidence of a shooting or active threat. The incident was declared a false alarm, and all individuals evacuated without incident.
Students and staff were advised to follow “Run. Hide. Fight.” protocols during the response, and the university canceled all remaining classes and activities for the day as a precaution. Normal operations are expected to resume Friday at 8 a.m.
While no injuries were reported and there is no ongoing threat, the situation remains under investigation by the UTC Police Department, Chattanooga Police Department, Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office, and the FBI.
The university is offering counseling services and emotional wellbeing support to those affected. Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact UTC Police at (423) 425-HELP (4357).
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