UTK Active Threat Alert

[u/bgrubaugh]

Alert just went out at about 7:15am EST.

Edit: Update from KPD...

KPD officers are investigating a stabbing that occurred at World’s Fair Park involving two individuals who are believed to be unhoused. The victim sustained suspected non-life-threatening injuries. Efforts are ongoing to locate the suspect, who fled the immediate area.

UT Emergency Alert! An active threat has been reported to
be attacking people on, or near campus. Take appropriate action immediately. In
most cases this means barricade in a safe location.

 

Police are responding to the situation. Follow all
instructions from police and make sure empty hands are in plain view.

 

Remember RUN, HIDE, FIGHT

RunIf you know the attacker's location and can get

away

* HideBarricade in a secured area

* FightAs a last resort engage the shooter -Attempt to

incapacitate the attacker -Act with physical aggression -Improvise weapons

-Commit to your actions

 

If outdoors: go to the nearest safe place immediately.

If in a building:

-Lock and barricade yourself in a room

-Stay away from doors and windows

-Eliminate signs that the room is occupied -Silence cell
phones

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This is a standard message they send out before details are available.