Baylor University issued an emergency alert Thursday, warning of a dangerous situation on its Waco campus and urging people to shelter in place immediately.
WACO, Texas — UPDATE: The shelter in place has been lifted by Baylor University. The University posted on X that there is no threat to campus and that normal activities can be resumed. One suspect has been taken into custody, according to police.
Baylor University issued an emergency alert Thursday warning of a dangerous situation on its Waco campus, urging students, staff and visitors to immediately seek shelter.
The alert, posted on the university’s official communication channels, instructed individuals to stay away from doors and windows and emphasized that the warning was not a drill.
“[BAYLOR ALERT] Dangerous Situation on Waco Campus! Seek secure shelter now! Stay away from doors & windows. THIS IS NOT A DRILL. More info to follow,” the message stated.
Sergeant Ryan Howard of Texas DPS has confirmed to 6 News that it is not an active shooter. A police pursuit involving a Kia SUV that began at approximately 11:50 a.m. when Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers attempted a traffic stop on northbound Interstate 35 near mile marker 325, just south of Waco.
According to DPS, the driver failed to stop, initiating a chase that continued northbound. The vehicle exited at Bagby Avenue, where the driver and two passengers abandoned the SUV and fled on foot. All three suspects are still not in custody at this time.
No further details were immediately released regarding the nature of the threat or incident. University officials have not confirmed if any injuries occurred or whether law enforcement has detained any suspects.