The University of Virginia was on lockdown after police warned of an "armed attacker" on the campus. UVA Police said: "UVA Emergency Alert: ACTIVE ATTACKER with a gun reported in the area of Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Road. RUN HIDE FIGHT."

UVA Police Department said in an update that the buildings are locked and only people with authorised key cards or IDs can enter.

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