Embry-Riddle Lockdown: Shooting Threat Shocks Campus

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Daytona Beach campus was placed on lockdown on February 18, 2026, following a serious threat. An anonymous caller contacted campus security, stating they possessed a gun and intended to initiate a shooting within five minutes. Campus safety officials immediately alerted the Daytona Beach Police Department, initiating an emergency response. Authorities confirmed that as of the current time, no gunshots have been reported, and all students, faculty, and staff are accounted for and safe. Emergency procedures were enacted, including the evacuation of some campus areas, while law enforcement conducted an active investigation into the potential threat at the Mori Hosseini Student Union.