Reports on Friday afternoon say that Jefferson Community College in Kentucky was locked down due to an active shooter. Reports a few minutes later said officials gave the all clear and lifted a lockdown that was imposed on the campus.
According to WAAY TV, “The all-clear has been given at a Kentucky campus, after a report of an active shooter. Jefferson Community and Technical College sent out a message to students saying there was a violent incident shortly before 4 p.m. Eastern Time.”
Officials haven’t disclosed any information at this time, as the report notes.
Community college in Kentucky issues all clear, lockdown lifted after reports of active shooter situation pic.twitter.com/SlrhpMBi2K
— BuzzFeed News (@BuzzFeedNews) October 9, 2015
It’s the third time on Friday of an active shooter situation on a college campus in the United States.
Media posted at Broadway & 9th. Waiting to be briefed re active shooter @ Jefferson Community and Technical College pic.twitter.com/dX3OjZxDau
— Emily Maher (@WLKYEmily) October 9, 2015
Photos uploaded to Twitter show emergency personnel on he scene at Jefferson Community College, located in Louisville.
Local stations WAVE 3 and WLKY in Louisville reported that “multiple agencies” have responded to the situation.
Active Shooter Reported at Jefferson Community & Technical College in Louisville MORE >> http://t.co/B6BzrCQG4O pic.twitter.com/k4tTGa58rq
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 9, 2015
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