World News | University of Oklahoma Police Checking Shots Fired Report
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Police on Friday night were investigating a report of shots being fired at the University of Oklahoma and people on campus were told to shelter in place.
Norman (US), Apr 8 (AP) Police on Friday night were investigating a report of shots being fired at the University of Oklahoma and people on campus were told to shelter in place.
Campus police received the report around 9:30 p.m. and told people to avoid the South Oval area.
However, there was no immediate confirmation any shots had been fired and no injuries were reported.
The university initially tweeted: “There is an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval. Take immediate action now. Run. Hide. Fight!”
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However, in later tweets the university only said police were investigating "possible shots fired."
No other information was immediately available. (AP)
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