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UVA Campus on Alert After Unconfirmed Reports of Possible Attacker
3 Nov
Summary
- Police investigating reports of potential active attacker near Shannon Library
- No evidence of an actual attack, but campus urged to follow safety protocols
- Earlier alerts reported police presence and access control on academic buildings
On November 4, 2025, the University of Virginia (UVA) Police Division was investigating reports of a potential active attacker near the Shannon Library in Charlottesville. According to the latest update issued at 3:58 PM, there was no evidence that an actual attack had occurred, but the police urged students and staff to continue following the "RUN-HIDE-FIGHT" safety protocols as a precaution.
Earlier in the afternoon, the university had issued a series of alerts about the situation. At 3:41 PM, the police had reported that they were investigating the incident at the Shannon Library, but there was no evidence of an active attacker at that time. Prior to that, the campus had been placed on alert, with academic buildings moving to access control only as the police responded to the scene.
While the situation remains under investigation, the university has assured the community that they are working to ensure the safety of everyone on campus. The police have advised everyone to remain vigilant and follow the established safety protocols until an "All Clear" is issued.
