Police are checking Brookings Hall and nearby buildings after reports of an armed person. (Bri Nitsberg | Managing Photo Editor)
At 9:19 a.m. Washington University Emergency services sent an alert urging students on campus to run, hide, and barricade themselves until further notice. There has been a heavy police presence near Brookings Quad after reports of an armed person.
WashU sent another alert at 9:35 a.m. that police are checking buildings near Brookings Hall after “receiving reports of a person with a weapon.” At 9:53, WashU said police are still on the scene near Brookings and other Danforth Campus buildings, and urged students to remain sheltered in place.
Students with any confirmed knowledge of the situation should contact the Washington University Police Department 314-935-5555.
This is a breaking news story and will be updated further with more information.
