Towson University officials issued a campuswide shelter-in-place order on Sunday evening following reports of a shooting along York Road. The emergency alert instructed everyone on university property to stay inside immediately as local law enforcement and emergency personnel responded to the scene.
Campus authorities directed students, faculty, and staff to lock all windows and doors while emergency crews handled the unfolding situation in the 8000 block of York Road. Towson University Public Safety dispatched the initial alert to the community at 7:20 p.m., specifically pointing to an incident at 8013 York Road near the Cardiff Hall Apartments.
The official notification stressed that the directive was not a drill and required immediate compliance. Community members were advised to report anything unusual to the police and to await further directions from local authorities as the situation developed.
Police activity centered around the area near campus, prompting a heavy emergency response. Officials noted that emergency alerts are strictly utilized for urgent incidents that pose an immediate threat to the campus community.
As the situation remained active, university officials and local law enforcement continued to assess the scene. Authorities stated that additional information and updates would be released to the public as soon as more details become available.
