Overview
- UNCW issued a shelter-in-place around 7:20–7:30 p.m. Thursday after unconfirmed reports of a person with a gun on campus.
- University police working with local, state and federal partners conducted a sweep and determined there was no credible threat.
- No injuries were reported, and officials said additional details would be provided Friday morning.
- Friday classes and exams are postponed and most facilities are closed, with some services operating on reduced schedules.
- The scare followed earlier building evacuations and heightened tensions tied to a recent vigil and disputes over a Charlie Kirk memorial, while unverified videos circulated online.