Possible active shooter at University of Arkansas, officials say

The Brief

Police at the University of Arkansas are responding to multiple reports of an active shooter on the school’s campus in Fayetteville.

Details are limited as police respond to the scene.

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What we know:

At 12:43 p.m. local time, the school sent out an emergency alert on social media and other outlets warning people to avoid the area of Mullins Library due to reports of an active shooter.

The school urged people to "Avoid. Deny. Defend."

About an hour later, the school sent out an emergency update saying there are "multiple reports" around campus, again urging students to "Avoid. Deny. Defend."

What we don't know:

It’s unclear if the active shooter reports have been confirmed, or whether anyone has been shot.

What they're saying:

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