CU Boulder Police are investigating a potential swatting incident

BOULDER, Colo. — University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) says they were the latest target in a string of false active-harmer reports directed at campuses around the country.

CU Boulder police (CUPD) say there was and is no threat.

9News reports that a shelter-in-place alert was sent out around 5 p.m., saying police and emergency personnel were responding to the area of Norlin Library. 

The university says the now confirmed swatting incident resulted in a campus disturbance that lasted for over three hours. CUPD classifies a swatting as a "fake emergency call that activates first responders and is designed to create havoc, fear and confusion."

The shelter-in-place has been lifted for all locations on the main campus. CUPD says they received reports around 5 p.m. from an individual who claimed they heard gunshots at Sewall Hall coming from the direction of Norlin Library. Police confirm there were no injuries or any suspect findings.

A heavy police presence will remain in the area for the upcoming days, says officials. Police say they are investigating the incident as a hoax.

This is a developing story, but this article may be updated.

Angela Case contributed to this article.

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