A brief shelter-in-place order was issued for the University of Michigan campus Thursday morning after reports of possible gunfire near downtown Ann Arbor. Authorities have since confirmed that there is no threat to the community.
According to the university’s Division of Public Safety and Security (DPSS), officers received reports shortly before 8 a.m. of possible shots fired on Division Street between Packard and Jefferson. As a precaution, the university urged students, faculty, and staff to shelter in place while police investigated the scene.
Ann Arbor Police and campus security units quickly responded, closing nearby streets and searching the area for any signs of gunfire or an armed individual. By 8:25 a.m., investigators determined that there was no evidence of an active shooter or gunfire, and the shelter-in-place order was lifted. Division Street has since been reopened to traffic.
“Out of an abundance of caution, we took immediate steps to ensure the safety of our community,” said an Ann Arbor Police spokesperson. “After a thorough search, we found no indication that a shooting occurred.”
Police have not disclosed what prompted the initial reports but said they will continue to review surveillance footage and interview witnesses to confirm what happened.
University officials reminded students to stay alert and follow emergency alerts in real time, emphasizing that the quick response of both DPSS officers and Ann Arbor Police helped ensure everyone’s safety.
Classes and campus operations resumed as normal later in the morning.
