***University police reported that all buildings have been secured and the campus is safe and all-clear.***
Ellensburg, Washington — Police were responding to a report of an active shooter at Central Washington University – Ellensburg Campus Wednesday night. The entire campus was placed lockdown.
Police say the incident was unfolding at Lind Hall.
CWU Alert: There has been a report of an active shooter in the area of Lind Hall on CWU Ellensburg Campus. Stay out of the area.
— CWU Police & Parking (@cwu_police) February 7, 2019
Everyone stay safe ???????????? #CWU #CentralWashingtonUniversity #ActiveShooter #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/z9lGy28nzw
— Alexia Guajardo (@Lexiguajardo206) February 7, 2019
#BREAKING: Reports of gunshots and reported active shooter at Central Washington University in my hometown of Ellensburg, Washington. My family’s restaurant is across the street from the University and is locked down. pic.twitter.com/cjmH2U79IB
— Tim Williams (@realtimwilliams) February 7, 2019
Stay safe guys ????????#cwu #centralwashingtonuniversity#activeshooter pic.twitter.com/BnjK1W5GUJ
— Alma P. Garcia (@almitaluvs) February 7, 2019
Current police response at CWU pic.twitter.com/RaSndovO9E
— Jake Green (@Jake_M_Green) February 7, 2019
We are still doing a search of campus buildings and asking students and those on campus to stay where they are. We have received a report of an active shooter in the area of Lind Hall on the CWU Ellensburg campus. Stay out of the way. #CWUActiveShooter
— CWU (@CentralWashU) February 7, 2019
People were urged to stay out of the area.