Reports are just coming in that shots fired call has been made in the West Virginia University, Morgantown. Morgantown Police Department and West Virginia University Police have responded to the call and are on the scene.
ALERT: #Morgantown Police are responding to reports of shots fired in the vicinity of College Avenue and Falling Run Road. Citizens are asked to stay clear of this area until further notice. Information will be updated as available.
— City of Morgantown (@Morgantown_WV) March 6, 2019
Authorities have closed off the area around the Area of College Ave/ Falling and are investigating the scene. Until they have advised all Citizens of Morgantown to “avoid the area.”
Report of Shots Fired in the Area of College Ave/ Falling Run Please avoid the area.
— WVU Police (@WVUPD) March 6, 2019
West Virginia University Police have also advised: “not to spread misinformation about the situation on social media” and added “University Police and Morgantown Police are your only official sources in emergency situations.”
UPDATE: We will continue to update you with information as we receive it. Please do not spread misinformation about this situation on social media. University Police and Morgantown Police (@Morgantown_PD) are your only official sources in emergency situations.
— WVU Police (@WVUPD) March 6, 2019
WVU police have also updated that College Avenue is still closed but classes will continue as normal
UPDATE: College Avenue remains closed. Classes will continue as normal, as the scene is off-campus. Please be cautious if you are in or around this area.
— WVU Police (@WVUPD) March 6, 2019