Shelter-in-Place Lifted; Officials Confirm No Ongoing Campus Danger
A spokesperson for UW–Platteville stated that the UW–Platteville shooting report stemmed from a contained incident and that the threat to the broader campus community has passed. Emergency responders were immediately deployed, and the lockdown order was lifted soon after.
“While the immediate threat has subsided, police and emergency crews are still stationed at the scene, and students are urged to steer clear of Wilgus Hall for now.” According to the university’s official communication, further updates will be sent to students via campus email.
In a statement on the school’s website, officials reassured:
Emergency personnel are still on the scene to assist. Please continue to avoid the Wilgus Hall area. Communications with residents will continue through university email.”
UW–Platteville Shooting Report Sends Shockwaves Through Social Media
The UW–Platteville shooting report quickly sparked panic on social media, where students and concerned families shared real-time updates and personal messages. Many of these unconfirmed posts described a tense scene inside Wilgus Hall, claiming that students had been told to take cover as the situation unfolded.
Students received emergency alerts urging them to remain indoors and steer clear of the affected building. The university has not yet confirmed the exact nature of the reported violence.
One emotional Facebook post from a parent read:
“Please pray! Something terrifying is happening at UW–Platteville. My child is safe, but others might not be. Reports say an active shooter is in a dorm. Everyone is in lockdown. Exams are on hold. I’m holding my breath right now…”
Another parent added:
An urgent incident is unfolding within a residence hall at UW–Platteville. Rumors of gunfire. Praying for everyone involved.”
Yet another family member shared:
“My sister is on campus. First reports mentioned a student with a gunshot wound to the head. Hoping it’s not true.”
A local resident posted:
“Can’t believe we had an active shooter situation right here at UW–Platteville. Never thought it would happen so close. The hospital is closed, the campus is locked down—it’s unreal.”
Investigation Underway Following UW–Platteville Shooting Report
Even as campus life begins to return to normal, questions still swirl around the original UW–Platteville shooting report. Law enforcement agencies remain tight-lipped about the specifics of the incident, and it’s unclear at this time whether any injuries or arrests have been confirmed.
Officials are expected to release more details soon, and the university is maintaining communication with students and staff to provide updates as the situation unfolds.
