Auburn active shooter: Police say false alert sent, campus safe amid shooting reports

Auburn University issued a false active shooter alert Thursday; police confirmed there was no threat and the campus remains safe.

Updated on: Nov 6, 2025, 23:50:13 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, sent out an active shooter alert to the community on Thursday afternoon. However, the police said that the alert was sent falsely and there is no threat to the campus at the moment.

“There are currently no active threats in our area. Please disregard any AU alerts issued in error,” Auburn Public Safety said in a post on X.

Earlier, Auburn University sent out an alert for an active shooter at the campus. The alert read: "There is an active shooter on the Campus. Report to a Safe Location and await further instructions. Remember to Barricade, Hide, Fight."

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Shamik Banerjee
Shamik is a journalist covering the United States for Hindustan Times. He has more than four years of experience reporting on US politics, sports, and major breaking stories across fast-moving cycles. He previously worked at Times Now and Sportskeeda, building strong newsroom instincts and digital storytelling skills. At HT.com, he focuses on day-to-day coverage of US political developments while also handling high-impact stories that demand speed, accuracy, clarity, and context under pressure. Shamik has extensive experience covering NFL game days over the past two years, coordinating live updates, analysis, and explainers. He is particularly drawn to large news moments such as US elections and the Super Bowl, where he thrives at the news desk working alongside the team. He holds degrees in Media Studies from Jamia Millia Islamia and English Literature from Jadavpur University. Before entering journalism, he briefly worked in digital marketing and political consultancy roles. Currently a Senior Content Producer at HT Digital, he is driven by curiosity, discipline, and a constant desire to explore new and obscure topics. Outside work, he enjoys reading, films, sports, and learning continuously.Read More

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