Emory University in Atlanta announced there was an active shooter on their campus Friday afternoon.
“Active shooter on Emory Atlanta campus near Emory Point,” Emory College of Arts & Sciences posted to its X account. “RUN. HIDE. FIGHT.”
“Avoid the area. Shelter in place.”
Emory Emergency: Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area. Shelter in place.
— Emory University (@EmoryUniversity) August 8, 2025
As Fox News notes, Emory College of Arts and Sciences, the primary undergraduate division of Emory University, has more than 5,700 students.
Rapid gunshots are currently being fired as a total lockdown has been issued to the students.
#BREAKING: A active shooter situation is currently unfolding with rapid gun shots being fired at Emory University lockdowns have been issued
At this time, university officials are urging students and staff to shelter in place as an active shooter… pic.twitter.com/wzCSmil8hB
— R A W S A L E R T S (@rawsalerts) August 8, 2025
Video footage captured on social media appears to show an active police presence around the campus.
BREAKING: Video footage near Emory University in Atlanta shows an active shooter situation on campus, with a significant police response at the scene.
No word on casualties yet. pic.twitter.com/w3hM7fK1TU
— World Source News 24/7 (@Worldsource24) August 8, 2025
There is no word on casualties at this time.
UPDATE: FOX 5 Atlanta confirmed one police officer was shot and taken to the hospital while responding to the scene. Another civilian was injured and also transported to the hospital.
This is a developing story and will be updated.
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