'Alert Canceled': False Shooter Alarm At Oklahoma Uni, No Threat Found On Search

The University of Oklahoma in Norman has clarified that there's no threat on campus. Earlier on Friday night, it had issued an alert that an active shooter was on the campus.

OU-NORMAN Critical 10:53pm: OUPD has issued an ALL CLEAR. After a thorough search, no threat was found. There is no threat to campus. Alert has been canceled.

— Univ. of Oklahoma (@UofOklahoma) April 8, 2023

However, in its latest tweet, the university has clarified that no threat was found after a thorough search.

OU-Norman Emergency: There is an active shooter at the Van Vleet Oval. Take immediate action now. Run. Hide. Fight!

— Univ. of Oklahoma (@UofOklahoma) April 8, 2023

OU-NORMAN Emergency 9:45pm OUPD investigating possible shots fired on Norman campus. Avoid South Oval area. Shelter in place.

— Univ. of Oklahoma (@UofOklahoma) April 8, 2023

OU-NORMAN Emergency 10:04pm OUPD continues to investigate possible shots fired on Norman campus. Avoid South Oval area. Continue sheltering in place.

— Univ. of Oklahoma (@UofOklahoma) April 8, 2023

In its earlier tweets, the university had noted that the alleged active shooter was at Van Vleet Oval, and urged immediate action from everyone on campus.

Another tweet by the university had indicated that the campus police were probing “possible shots fired” on the campus.

“Avoid South Oval area. Shelter in place,” the university said in the tweet.