UPDATE: LSU Police has determined there was no threat, and has given the all-clear.
Update: LSUPD has investigated the report of an armed subject at Coates Hall and has determined there was no threat. LSU is returning to normal operations.
— LSU (@LSU) August 20, 2019
(Original story follows)
LSU police have surrounded a building on campus as police go room-to-room looking for a reported armed intruder. An alert was sent to avoid Coates Hall, next to the library. The university sent out an alert with the warning to "run, hide, or fight."
LSUPD: Reported armed intruder in Coates Hall. Run, Hide or Fight. LSUPD on scene. Monitor https://t.co/ZpdXns8r3I for further information.
— LSU (@LSU) August 20, 2019Run: Exit the area and move away from danger.Hide: If escape is not possible, find a safe area to hide.Fight: This is an absolute last resort.https://t.co/Ow23ySe5gB
— LSU (@LSU) August 20, 2019The building was evacuated. So far, there have been no reports of shooting, or of any injuries.
The situation is ongoing. No shots have been fired, and there are no injuries. Continue to avoid the area or remain in a safe place. We will post when we have more information.
— LSU (@LSU) August 20, 2019This is a developing story.
