Active shooter threat prompts shelter-in-place on UC Berkeley campus, school officials say

BERKELEY, Calif. (KGO) — A shelter-in-place has been ordered by Berkeley police due to an emergency near the UC Berkeley campus, officials tweeted Thursday.

UC Berkeley officials sent an email explaining that this was due to a new active shooter threat linked to a student who had been suspended for threatening behavior.

Police told people on campus to come in and stay away from doors and windows.

They say emergency services are responding to the scene.

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