UVA Charlottesville: Reports of active shooter at Shannon Library spark chaos

UVA issued an alert about an active shooter near Shannon Library in Charlottesville on Monday, urging people to follow a "run, hide, fight" order.

Updated on: Nov 4, 2025, 02:14:44 IST

By Shamik Banerjee

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The University of Virginia sent out an alert notifying about an active shooter near the Shannon Library on 160 McCormick Road in Charlottesville, Virginia on Monday afternoon. A ‘run hide flight’ order was issued by UVA Police and investigation is ongoing.

It is not yet confirmed if shots were fired at the campus. In its latest update, the UVA Police said that there is “no evidence of an attacker,” at this time.

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UVA Police Department said in an update that the buildings are locked and only people with authorized key cards or IDs can enter.

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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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