Emory University sent out an emergency alert on Friday stating that there was an active shooter on its Atlanta campus.

The alert from the Emory University Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response was shared on X, formerly known as Twitter, by the Emory College of Arts & Sciences.

The post stated, "Active shooter on Emory Atlanta campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN. HIDE. FIGHT. Avoid the area. Shelter in place."

Emory University, a private research university, is located in Atlanta, Georgia, and the campus is a few minutes away from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's main campus.

Local news outlets in Atlanta were reporting a heavy police presence near the campus.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

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