Emory University, in Atlanta, Georgia has become the latest US institution in recent weeks to be plagued by gun violence after it reported an active shooter on campus on Friday afternoon.

The college's Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response, shared an urgent message just after 4 pm local time on social media, urging its students to “run, hide and fight”.

In a harrowing X post, the university wrote: “Emory Emergency: Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area."

Multiple gunshots have reportedly been heard in the area, sparking widespread panic among students and local residents alike. According to eye witnesses in the area, loud sirens have been heard surrounding the university, and reports of gunshots to windows have also appe

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