University Lockdown: Students Report Gunshots, Barricade Classrooms

A wave of anxiety swept through the University campus this afternoon as students reported hearing what sounded like gunshots. The incident triggered an immediate lockdown, with students and faculty members taking shelter in classrooms, using furniture to barricade doors.

According to a freshman student, who wished to remain anonymous, the sound of possible gunshots came from near the library. "We heard a couple of loud bangs, and everyone just started running," she said. "Our professor immediately locked the door and told us to get under our desks."

University officials confirmed the lockdown via social media and urged everyone on campus to remain in place until further notice. Local law enforcement agencies quickly arrived on the scene, initiating a thorough search of the campus grounds.

Details remain scarce as the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are working to determine the source of the reported sounds and whether any actual threat exists. The university's president issued a statement emphasizing the safety of students and staff as the top priority, promising full transparency as more information becomes available. Students are advised to monitor official university channels for updates and instructions. Counselors are available to provide support to those affected by the incident.