UNC-Chapel Hill Campus Alert: Armed and Dangerous Suspect Reported

CHAPEL HILL, NORTH CAROLINA – September 13, 2023 – A state of urgency enveloped the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill campus today as sirens blared and reports surfaced of an armed and dangerous individual believed to be on or near the campus grounds.

The unsettling incident, which transpired during the public hours, has prompted swift action by campus authorities and local law enforcement agencies. Details surrounding the situation remain limited, but initial reports indicate a person deemed armed and dangerous was sighted in proximity to Alpine Bagel, situated within the UNC Student Union.

As this situation continues to evolve, individuals on or near the UNC-Chapel Hill campus are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution and stay indoors, if possible. Any sightings or information related to the armed individual should be immediately reported to the campus police.