University of Arkansas: Active Shooter Report Turns Out to Be a Hoax, Here Are the Full Details

Liputan6.com, Jakarta On August 25, 2025, the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville was gripped by panic after receiving a series of reports of a suspected active shooter on campus.

The incident prompted a massive emergency response from multiple law enforcement agencies, including campus police, Fayetteville police, and federal agents.

An early warning was immediately issued to all students and staff through the RazALERT system, instructing them to seek shelter and avoid the reported area.

However, after hours of canvassing and a thorough investigation, authorities confirmed the reports were a hoax or 'swatting', as reported by UATRAV.

No evidence of a shooter, gunfire, or injuries was found at the scene.

Concerns began around 12:30 p.m. when the first RazALERT alert was sent, directing attention to Mullins Library.

The message specifically urged everyone to “Avoid the area of Mullins Library due to an active shooter reported,” the alert read. “Avoid. Deny. Defend.”

Initial reports focused not only on Mullins Library but also spread to several other key locations on the University of Arkansas campus.

Areas such as 1021 Food Hall, the Pat Walker Health Center, the Fine Arts Center, Old Main, and Humphries Residence Hall were also mentioned in the incoming reports, escalating the emergency response.

Multiple law enforcement agencies immediately converged on campus, including the University of Arkansas Police Department (UAPD), Fayetteville police, Washington County deputies, state and federal officers.

Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium was even placed on lockdown as part of strict security protocols.

Assistant Chief of Police Matt Mills of the University of Arkansas revealed that law enforcement received over 300 landline calls and over 30 calls to 911 during the same period.

🚨 BREAKING: ANOTHER ACTIVE SH00TER HOAX just occurred at University of Arkansas FayettevilleStudents were sent FRANTICALLY running from the library, as they were told someone was shootlng people inside.This is the THIRD HOAX THIS WEEK.We MUST find out who is behind these… pic.twitter.com/WRyiiKJfUV

— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 25, 2025

Despite numerous reports, a thorough investigation by University of Arkansas police found no credible evidence.

Police stated that no signs of gunfire or injuries were found after a thorough search of the reported area.

Assistant Police Chief Matt Mills stated emphatically that the incident appeared to be a "swatting" call or other hoax.

“At this time, we have no record of shots fired, no injuries,” Mills said. “It’s looking as if this was another swatting or a hoax call.” 

This assertion was based on the absence of physical evidence such as shell casings, gunshot damage, or injured individuals.

Officers conducted floor-by-floor and room-by-room searches of all campus buildings, escorting people out to ensure safety.

Around 3 p.m., after an extensive search, officers gave the "all-clear," confirming there was no active threat on the University of Arkansas campus.

In immediate response to the incident, all classes at the University of Arkansas were canceled for the remainder of the day, although classes were scheduled to resume the following day.

FBI agents were also on site, assisting local law enforcement in their efforts to track down the source of the hoax call.

Both University Recreation buildings and the Arkansas Union closed at 9 p.m. Monday.

Staff from Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) were available in the A6 floor of the Union until 5 p.m. for counseling.

CAPS also offers 24-hour emergency mental health services for students, faculty and staff affected by Monday’s events at 479-575-5278.

This incident at the University of Arkansas joins a long list of active shooter hoax calls targeting universities across the country.