A group of students were seen jumping from windows at the University of North Carolina (UNC) on Monday in response to reports of a gunman on campus.
In a message Monday afternoon, UNC Police said that students and faculty should shelter in place because of an “armed, dangerous person on or near campus.”
Video emerged of students escaping a building by jumping from windows.
By late afternoon, police updated the status to “all-clear.”
🚨 New video: Students spotted at @UNC jumping out of buildings after reports of active shooter on campus. The first news conference is scheduled for 5 PM today. WRAL confirmed 1 death. @WRAL pic.twitter.com/VbFi6g45rK
— Mark Boyle (@MarkBoyleTV) August 28, 2023
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