The alert asked students to “stay in your room or area.” The University of Utah issued a campus alert amid reports of a threat incident.
The initial alert read, “Emergency personnel are on scene for an unverified threat incident in the area of: B46 LASSONDE STUDIOS 1701 E STUDENT LIFE WAY AND SURROUNDING BUILDINGS. Please report any suspicious activity to University Police at 801-585-2677. No injuries were reported.
The item was determined to be an Airsoft rifle,” said the alert. The University of Utah Department of Public Safety says of the alert system, “The University of Utah’s Campus Alert System is designed to reach everyone on campus in the best way possible during an emergency. Most alerts are sent via email, and are color-coded according to level of importance for quick identification.”
Expect a heavy police presence and potential disruption to campus activities. “An individual brandishing a firearm has been detained. The area around LASSONDE STUDIOS is safe. The HOLD for police activity has been lifted. Officers from University Police and Salt Lake City Police responded quickly and located the individual who is detained. It added, “Normal activities may resume. Police will remain in the area as the investigation continues. Additional updates will be provided as needed.
