The University of Virginia (UVA) briefly issued a shelter-in-place order on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, after reports of a suspect fleeing near the campus. The order was lifted after several hours when authorities determined the individual had left the area. No injuries were reported.
Incident Overview
The situation unfolded around 10:10 AM, when a suspect, unaffiliated with UVA, fled on foot after a traffic stop near Ivy Road, close to the Lewis Mountain neighborhood. In response, UVA immediately issued a campus-wide alert, advising students, faculty, and staff to remain indoors while police conducted a search.
Law enforcement officers, including university police and local authorities, worked swiftly to assess the threat and ensure campus safety.
Authorities Lift Order, Resume Normal Operations
By 1:45 PM, the shelter-in-place order was officially lifted after law enforcement confirmed that the suspect had left the area. As a precautionary measure, UVA canceled classes for the remainder of the day, with normal operations resuming on Wednesday.
Throughout the incident, no injuries or direct threats to students or staff were reported.
Emphasizing Campus Safety
This incident highlights the effectiveness of UVA's emergency response system. The university’s timely alerts and coordination with law enforcement ensured a swift resolution without harm to the campus community.
University officials encourage students to remain vigilant and stay informed through UVA Emergency Alerts, which provide real-time updates in potential safety situations.