No Threat Found After Active Shooter Reported On OU Norman Campus

NORMAN, OK — No threat was found after an active shooter was reported on the University of Oklahoma Norman campus on Friday night, according to a tweet from the university.

Just before 9:30 p.m., university officials issued an alert warning of "an active shooter" on campus near the Van Vleet Oval.

"Take immediate action now," the tweet read. "Run. Hide. Fight!"

Shortly after 10 p.m., university officials tweeted an update urging students and others on campus to shelter in place while police investigated "possible shots fired." Officials reiterated the warning around 10:30 p.m.

University officials canceled the alert shortly before 11 p.m.

"After a thorough search, no threat was found. There is no threat to campus. Alert has been canceled," the university tweeted.

It's unclear what prompted the alert. In a text to the OU Daily, university director of media relations April Sandefer said police have no indication of what caused the reports of an active shooter.

Sandefer said authorities will review campus cameras to possibly identify the cause.

The Van Vleet Oval, commonly referred to as the South Oval, is the central green space on the Norman campus, according to the OU Daily. The space is also a popular site for large outdoor events at the college.

University president Joseph Harroz Jr. released a statement on Twitter on Friday night commending law enforcement for their "swift response."

"Our officers took immediate action, our emergency protocols worked, and our community was kept informed. Campus is safe," Harroz tweeted. "I am grateful to our OU Family for staying alert, and for the care and concern shown to our community from near and far."