UPDATE
The Dallas Express, citing live coverage from 5News YouTube channel, reports that the Fayetteville Police Department stated that there are no active shooters at the campus, despite three calls being made to police.
The University of Arkansas police reportedly plan to investigate the calls.
Initial Coverage
An active shooter has been reported at the University of Arkansas campus in Fayetteville.
According to KNWA, a text alert from the school was sent out at around 12:30 p.m. Monday, advising people to stay away from the David W. Mullins Library area.
The Fayetteville Police Department said police are working to clear the building, while student Brock Boddie told the outlet that he heard screams while he was on the library’s third floor.
“RazALERT Emergency Notification: Avoid the area of Mullins Library due to an active shooter reported. Avoid. Deny. Defend,” the school posted on X.
So far, it’s unclear whether anyone has been shot or injured.
A law student at the school sent the Arkansas Times a photo from inside a classroom, where students blocked the door with furniture.
Shooting at uark and UTK?? Same time, seems too crazy not to be a coincidence pic.twitter.com/oh5OJqEe7F
— Grant Foster, Ph.D (@grantfoster00) August 25, 2025
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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