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East Stroudsburg: Active Threat Scare Grips Campus
27 Aug
Summary
- University issued an 'active threat' notification causing widespread fear.
- Police responded to the scene amid reports of shots fired near campus.
- An all-clear was later issued, but the situation remains unconfirmed.
An 'active threat' notification sent by East Stroudsburg University on August 26, Wednesday, triggered widespread fears of an active shooter incident. The university, located at 200 Prospect Street in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, issued an urgent notice urging students and staff to shelter in place.
The notice specified an active threat near University Apartments and advised avoiding the area while law enforcement responded. This alert, amplified by social media posts from concerned parents and reports of shots fired in the vicinity, caused significant anxiety among the campus community.
Images from the scene depicted a substantial police presence. While the university's alert created panic, with many students reporting receiving calls from friends about an active shooter, officials have not yet confirmed any shooting. An all-clear has since been issued for those on the ESU campus.
