A major police response was triggered at the downtown campus of SUNY Erie in Buffalo on Friday morning following reports of a possible shooting situation.
According to WIVB, the campus was placed under lockdown and later evacuated after what authorities described as an ongoing “police situation” near the area.
Law enforcement agencies including Buffalo Police, New York State Police, Transit Police, and the Erie County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene.
Police were first called to the campus at around 10:50 am, with students receiving an email alert informing them of the lockdown.
Authorities urged the public to stay away as the situation unfolded. Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz asked people to avoid the area, describing it as an “ongoing situation.”
Officials have not yet confirmed whether shots were fired or if there are any injuries, and details remain limited as the situation continues to develop.
A faculty member on campus described the tense moments during the lockdown.
