BURKLEY, Calif. (KGO) – Berkeley police have ordered shelter on the spot due to a threat on the campus of the University of California, Berkeley, officials tweeted Thursday.
Employees of the University of California, Berkeley, sent an email explaining that this was due to an emerging active threat to a shooter involving a student who had been suspended for threatening behavior.
Police at the University of California, Berkeley, tweeted: “There is NO active shooter on campus. Police are actively looking for a person who may want to hurt specific people. Please continue to take shelter at this time. “
A UC spokesman, Berkeley, said: “So far, all I can say is that there is a police investigation into a possible threat and that everyone on campus has been asked to take shelter on the spot. In addition, those who are not on campus are encouraged to stay away. “
Police told people on campus to go inside and away from doors and windows.
They say emergency workers responded to the scene. Police say the incident is limited to the campus area, especially in the south.
A warning message informs students that all on-campus services such as libraries, dining rooms and parking garages are closed until further notice, and personal hours are canceled for the rest of the day.
Stay tuned to ABC7 News for updates on this evolving story.
There is NO active shooter on campus. The police are actively looking for a person who may want to harm specific people. Please continue to take shelter at this time. Follow Twitter for updates.
– UC Police, Berkeley (@UCPD_Cal) April 21, 2022
UC Berkeley WarnMe: An emergency has occurred near the entire campus. Please go inside and move away from the doors and windows. 04-21-202209: 30: 24Police on campus. Shelter on site and stay tuned for WarnMe for updates.
Emergency personnel are responsible https://t.co/rdmznZKpTA
– UC Police, Berkeley (@UCPD_Cal) April 21, 2022
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