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UPDATE: Lehigh University now calling report of an active shooter a 'hoax threat only'

BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Lehigh University says an initial report of active shooter in the area of the campus Sunday night now appears to be not credible at this time.


Shortly before 10 p.m., an alert from the university initially said there was a report of an active shooter in the area of West Packer and Webster streets. At that time, the university said everyone was advised to leave if possible if hide if escape was not possible.



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A short time later, another alert from the university said that an active shooter threat was not detected, yet students were asked to shelter in place until told otherwise.

Then minutes later, around 10:10 p.m., another alert from the university stated the following:



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