Active Shooter reports to the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville; Authorities respond

The University of Arkansas has issued several Razalerts after reports of an active shooter on campus. Police secure the area, and city schools are closing. US representative Steve Womack has requested residents to follow security warnings, while no confirmed shooting or injuries have been reported. Law enforcement responded to reports of an active shooter at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville near Mullins Library at about 12:30 p.m. Law enforcement responds to reports of an active shooter at the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville, according to warnings of the university and statements from local authorities. The incident, according to multiple news reports, was reported for the first time around 12:30 near Mullins Library, a central campus location near the students. The University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD) is on site and evacuates students and staff, while Fayetteville police help clean the library. According to a report from Sgt. Stephen Mauk of the Fayetteville police department, who added at 13:10 that there was no confirmed shooting at the time. The university allegedly sent a Razalert notice at 13:29 stating: “The police are responding to various reports around campus. Keep going. Defend. Defend.” Students were initially warned to avoid Mullins Library through the emergency warning system. City schools placed on a secure status Fayetteville Public Schools, according to reports confirmed in ‘Nepos to parents that all schools in the city are at’ safe status’, which means no one can enter or leave the campus buildings until further notice. Lawmaker monitors the situation, US representative Steve Womack, who represents the 3rd district of Arkansas, said on X that he and his team carefully monitor the situation. “If you are in the area, then follow all security warnings,” Womack wrote. No injuries reported, investigating no injuries has been reported continuously, and the authorities are still investigating. The public is advised to avoid the University of Arkansas campus and surrounding areas.