UNC Chapel Hill lifts lockdown after reports of armed person on campus

The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill has lifted a lockdown prompted by reports that an "armed, dangerous person" was seen in the area. Initial reports suggest that shots were fired inside a campus building.

The lockdown was first issued shortly after 1 p.m. local time.  The stay-in-place order remained in effect until roughly 4:30 p.m., The Hill reported. It remains unclear if any individuals have sustained injuries.

University Police have posted a photo of a person of interest and advised people to "keep your distance" and call 911 if they encountered him.

This photo shows a person of interest in today’s armed and dangerous person situation. If you see this person, keep your distance, put your safety first and call 911. pic.twitter.com/NHG5CTjby4

— UNC Police (@UNCPolice) August 28, 2023

Students had just returned to campus for the start of classes last week. Classes have been cancelled for the remainder of the day.

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