This live update log has concluded following the official all-clear from the University of Virginia Police Department. Future verified developments or investigative updates will be added as new information becomes available.

FINAL LIVE UPDATES:

• 3:04 PM — UVA Department of Safety & Security posts an emergency alert on X: active attacker near Shannon Library. “Run, Hide, Fight.” (@UVASafety • Safety Alerts page)
• 3:05 PM — Campus-wide alert: shelter in place near Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Road (UVA Safety Alerts).
• 3:14 PM — UVA Police confirm officers on scene; investigation ongoing. Shelter-in-place remains in effect (@UVAPolice).
• 3:40 PM — Scanner: Officers sweeping Shannon Library and surrounding areas; classrooms and common spaces being checked. Shelter order remains until all-clear.
• 3:41 PM — Official UVA Alert: Police continue to investigate; no evidence of an active attacker. Continue RUN–HIDE–FIGHT until cleared (@UVAPolice).
• 3:52 PM — Scanner: “Popping sounds” reported at UVA Old Medical School; Fire Department responding to a fire alarm; multiple units en route.
• 4:00 PM — Scanner: Police continue sweeps of library and nearby buildings; no suspects or victims located.
• 4:13 PM — Official UVA Alert: Ongoing investigation; no evidence that an attack has occurred. Continue RUN–HIDE–FIGHT until All Clear.
• 4:14 PM — Scanner: Students sheltering in place are being evacuated methodically and safely by responding officers.
• 4:17 PM — Official Update: All clear given. The shelter-in-place order for Shannon Library and surrounding campus buildings has been lifted; police remain on site to finish investigation. (@UVAPolice)