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University of Virginia Police find no evidence of attacker after issuing emergency alert

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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. β€” Police at the University of Virginia have found no evidence of an "active attacker with a gun" after searching the Edgar Shannon Library.

University police initially alerted the community just after 3 p.m. Monday.

"ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in area of Shannon Library 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT," the first alert read.

In the latest update posted at 4:43 p.m., police issued an all clear.

"After extensive investigation, police identified no evidence of attack or threat on UVA Grounds or nearby. Investigation into false report ongoing. Clear to resume normal operations."

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