Yesterday at UNCW (University of North Carolina Wilmington), the campus experienced a significant incident involving reports of a gunman. The university issued a shelter-in-place order after receiving unconfirmed reports via social media about a person with a gun on campus. This caused a lockdown, with students and staff told to shelter in place while law enforcement conducted sweeps of the campus. After a thorough investigation by UNCW Police along with local, state, and federal partners, it was determined that there was no credible threat and no active attacker on campus. The incident was deemed a false alarm, and an "all clear" message was sent by the university at around 9:50 p.m. The university also canceled classes for the following day (September 19, 2025) as a precaution and postponed all assignments and exams to ensure safety and manage the aftermath. Students reported that the university gave clear instructions during the lockdown, and many felt supported despite the initial fear and confusion. The university has expressed gratitude to the law enforcement responders and stated a commitment to reviewing the sources of the false reports and enhancing campus safety moving forward.
