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University of Georgia: ALL CLEAR after reports of armed shooter on campus, likely hoax

UPDATE: UGA Police have stated the situation is All Clear.

ATHENS, Ga. (WJBF) – The University of Georgia has updated an alert of a reported armed shooter on campus in the area of the main library, saying evidence suggests it is likely a hoax.

They ask that you continue to avoid the area as law enforcement continues to investigate.

At approximately 8:45 pm the UGA Police Department Communications Center received a call of a shooter in the area of the UGA Library.  Officers quickly responded and searched the area.  A preliminary investigation suggests the event was a hoax, but officers remain in the vicinity to investigate and collect information.  Please stay away from the area.

This comes after a similar incident on the campus of the University of South Carolina on Sunday.

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