Alcorn State University shooting: Campus on lockdown, students urged to shelter in place
Posted on: Oct 12, 2025 05:42 IST | Posted by: Hindustantimes
A shot has been reported at Alcorn say University in mississippi river. In a carry on X (formerly Twitter), the university confirmed the incident and urged everyone on campus to seek shelter now.
“A shooting has been reported on campus. If you are on campus, seek shelter immediately. Do not leave your secure location until given an all clear by Campus Police. More information will be provided as it becomes available. For emergencies, call Campus Police at 601.877.3000,” the university said in a post on X.
Witnesses and local residents have shared unverified accounts of the incident on social media, with some claiming that at least one person has been shot.
“Shooting at Alcorn! I snatched my kids so fast! Let's go,” one person wrote on Facebook.
Another post stated, "Shooting on alcorn campus check on your people Letting rounds offf !!!!! Body on the ground. Confirmed a woman !! More than 1 person shot."
Authorities have not yet confirmed the number of victims or the extent of any injuries.
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