UC Alert: April 11, 2021

On April 11, 2021, UC Public Safety sent the below emergency notifications.

12:31 p.m.

UC Alert-Police responding to emergency reported on near Dabney Hall. If safe, stay at your location. Be observant/take action as needed. More info soon.

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If you are on the affected campus:

Watch and listen for further UC Alerts on the situation

If you are not on the affected campus:

Stay out of the area.

Watch for further UC Alerts on the situation.

Sent 12:44 p.m.

UC Alert-Police on scene of emergency. If safe, stay at your location. Be observant / take action as needed. More info soon.

12:59 p.m.

Text/Email: UC Alert: ALL CLEAR Officers checked area of Dabney Hall, there is no current threat to the campus community. Normal activities can resume.

In addition, Public Safety sent a UC Aware email later in the day on April 11.

April 11, 2021

Dear UC Community,

Here are additional details following the emergency alerts sent out earlier today. 

At 12:30 p.m., the University of Cincinnati communication’s center received a report of shots fired near Dabney Hall. 

UC Police responded, and that investigation is ongoing, making use of all available evidence and accounts. Currently, there are no reported injuries due to the incident.  

The suspect in this case fled away from campus. At this time, it’s believed that those involved have no affiliation with the university. 

Sincerely,

University of Cincinnati Public Safety