Miscommunication leads to report of active shooter at Muskingum University, sheriff says

No shooter found at Muskingum University after report led to temporary shelter in place

Muskingum University was under a shelter in place order Monday night while deputies investigated an active shooter report that turned out to be false.

Sheriff's office: No shooting at Muskingum University, shelter-in-place lifted

Muskingum University lifted a shelter-in-place order after the sheriff's office said there was no shooting on campus.

False Alarm at Muskingum University: Campus Responds with Caution and Care - WHIZ - Fox 5 / Marquee Broadcasting

NEW CONCORD, OH – A scary situation unfolded at Muskingum University on February 24th, but authorities have confirmed it was a false alarm. Around 6:35 PM, law enforcement responded to a report of a potential active shooter on campus. As a precaution, the university’s emergency notification system was activated immediately to alert students and staff, and a shelter-in-place order was issued while officers investigated. After investigation, offic…

Miscommunication sparks false active shooter alarm at Muskingum University

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BPD: Shelter in place has been lifted and there is no longer a threat to the public.