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Miami University lifts campus threat alert after report of gunfire
Miami University warned of an active threat on its Oxford campus in Ohio on Thursday.
The alert followed a report of gunfire near McGuffey Hall, and the school told people to avoid the area.
Officers checked the building and said the area was clear.
The university then said there was no active threat and people could resume daily activities.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office said the reported gunfire was fireworks.
The alerts prompted an emergency response, but the university's all-clear ended the campus warning.
Miami University issued an all-clear after reports of gunfire near McGuffey Hall prompted an active-threat alert on its Oxford campus.
The university said officers checked the area and there was no active threat on campus.
The Butler County Sheriff's Office said the reported gunfire was fireworks.
The university told people it was safe to resume daily activities.
- Who
- Miami University students and others on its Oxford campus were warned; officers checked the area.
- What
- The university issued an active-threat alert after reports of gunfire, then lifted it with an all-clear.
- When
- Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026. Reports and alerts were posted in the afternoon.
- Where
- Near McGuffey Hall on Miami University's Oxford campus in Ohio.
- Why
- Reported gunfire prompted the alert; the Butler County Sheriff's Office said it was fireworks.
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The university first reported an active threat, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
A RedHawk Alert reported an active threat near McGuffey Hall, according to WLWT.
The university posted that gunfire was reported near McGuffey Hall and officers had checked the building, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer.
The university issued an all-clear, according to WLWT.
- Campus
- Miami University's Oxford campus, Ohio
- Location
- McGuffey Hall
- Reported cause
- Fireworks, according to the Butler County Sheriff's Office
- All-clear time
- 2:37 p.m., according to WLWT
- Initial report time
- 2:04 p.m., according to the Cincinnati Enquirer
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What people are saying
Safe to resume your daily activities
No active threat on campus.
Reports of gunfire was reported in the area of Mcguffey Hall. Officers have checked the building and all is clear. Stay vigulant!
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RedHawk Alert: EMERGENCY: An ACTIVE THREAT has been reported on the OXFORD Campus. RUN/HIDE/FIGHT! Whether you choose to run, hide or fight, be prepared to face a life threatening situation. Updates to follow.
RedHawk Alert: EMERGENCY -Reports of gunfire was reported in the area of Mcguffey Hall. Officers have checked the building and all is clear. Stay vigulant!
RedHawk Alert: EMERGENCY - ALL CLEAR! No active threat on campus. Safe to resume your daily activities.