Bomb threat reported at Shannon Library

A University emergency alert sent Friday at 10:50 a.m. reported a bomb threat at Edgar Shannon Library, located at 160 McCormick Road. The notification said to avoid the area.

Nine minutes later, a subsequent notification from the University said the library was being evacuated. 

The latest notification came at 11:14 a.m. — according to the alert, University Police are at the scene investigating, and the alert asks students to evacuate both Clemons and Shannon Library. 

According to the University Police Department, all further information will come out of the University’s Communication’s Office when it can be provided. At this time, the threat is still being assessed, according to UPD.

“The University is asking for some manpower at Shannon Library,” the Charlottesville, Albemarle and U.Va. Police scanner reported at 11:10 a.m. “It doesn’t matter if they are plain clothes or in uniform.”

University Spokesperson Bethanie Glover did not respond at request for comment at the time of publication. 

The University community received an emergency alert for a false report of an active shooter on Grounds Nov. 3, 2025. The alert contained the language “RUN, HIDE, FIGHT” — language not included in the bomb threat report.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.