WILMINGTON, N.C. — UPDATE (9:50 p.m.): UNCW officials have issued an all clear alert, saying the report of a possible gunman was a false alarm.

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UNC Wilmington is currently investigating reports of a possible gunman on campus. According to WWAY, the university sent out a security alert around 7:20 p.m. to alert students and staff.

The alert told students and staff to shelter in place until further notice. The university sent out another message at 8:13 p.m. saying that law enforcement officers were sweeping the campus.

"University Police have received unconfirmed, anonymous reports via social media regarding a subject with a gun on campus," the university said in its initial message. "UPD is taking these claims serious and is investigating.”

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