Panic gripped the campus of Emory University in Atlanta today after an active shooter was reported. According to officials, the alert was issued shortly before noon, urging all students, faculty, and staff to shelter in place while law enforcement swarmed the area.

Witnesses describe a scene of chaos — students sprinting across quads, doors being barricaded with chairs and desks, and classrooms going silent as sirens blared outside. Messages from the university’s emergency alert system warned everyone to stay away from certain campus buildings and await further instructions.

Police, SWAT teams, and campus security officers have converged on the scene. Streets surrounding the university are now blocked off as authorities conduct a building-by-building search. It remains unclear whether any injuries have occurred at this time.

Atlanta residents have taken to social media to share live updates, videos, and messages of concern for those on campus. Many expressed shock that such an incident could unfold at one of the city’s most prominent universities.

This is a developing story. Updates will be posted as more details emerge about the suspect and the situation on campus.