All clear given after report of gunfire prompts ‘active threat situation’ at Miami University

OXFORD, Ohio —

Police have given the all clear after a report of a shooting led to an “active threat situation” alert being issued at Miami University Thursday afternoon.

According to a RedHawk Alert posted to social media at 2:11 p.m., the active threat has been reported in the area of McGuffey Hall.

The school says there was a report of gunfire in the building, but officers checked the building and say “all is clear.”

An official all clear was given by the university in a RedHawk Alert at 2:37 p.m.

“No active threat on campus,” the school says.

The Butler County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to WLWT that fireworks were shot off inside of the building.

Located off McGuffey Drive, McGuffey Hall is the home to Miami University’s College of Education, Health and Society.

This is a developing story and will be updated when we learn more.