DEVELOPING STORY — Bowling Green, Ohio
Early Monday Morning
An active situation involving a reported armed individual near the Jerome Library on the campus of Bowling Green State University prompted an emergency response early Monday morning. The Bowling Green State University Police Department responded to the area shortly after receiving calls about a potential active shooter threat.
As of the latest information available, campus police have secured the surrounding area, and students, faculty, and community members are being urged to stay away from the library and the central quad until further notice. Emergency alerts were sent through the university’s notification system advising individuals to shelter in place if they are already nearby.
Police have not yet released details regarding injuries, the identity of the suspect, or whether shots were confirmed to have been fired. Officers are seen stationed around multiple campus buildings, and access to the library area has been restricted while law enforcement conducts a sweep.
The university has advised that all members of the campus community follow official alerts and avoid spreading unverified information. Additional agencies, including local city police, may be assisting in securing the scene.
More information is expected as the situation develops.
This is a developing story. Updates will be provided when official statements are released.
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