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UNC Wilmington Declares Gunman Reports a False Alarm, Closes Campus Friday

Classes and exams are postponed in a precautionary closure following the all-clear.

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.