East Stroudsburg University: Shooting fears spread amid 'active threat' alert; latest update as scary visuals emerge
An active threat notification was sent for East Stroudsburg University in Pennsylvania on August 26, Wednesday, sparking fears of a shooting.
East Stroudsburg University issued an 'active threat' alert on August 26, prompting the 'shelter in place' directive for multiple campus buildings. The notice, sent near University Apartments at 200 Prospect Street in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, directed residents to avoid the area until the situation was resolved. Photos showed a large police presence in the vicinity, sparking fears among the university community.
The university has not confirmed a shooting, but a local news channel reported shots fired in the area, leading to lock down measures. The 'shelter in place' directive has since been lifted, and an all clear has been issued for those on the ESU campus. Parents and students expressed concern and requested updates from the university, some mentioning their own children or students in the area.
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