Chaos Erupts at Emory University Amid Active Shooter Scare

Emory University faced a terrifying scare as reports of an active shooter sent students and staff into lockdown. The university alerted everyone to 'RUN, HIDE, FIGHT', while nearby businesses secured their premises. The situation unfolded near the CDC, adding to the tension as police assessed the scene.

On Friday, a terrifying situation unfolded at Emory University in Atlanta as police responded to reports of an active shooter near the campus entrance of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Amidst the chaos, students and staff received urgent warnings to 'RUN, HIDE, FIGHT' and avoid the suspect location. It remains unclear if any injuries were reported.

Nearby, staff members of a local deli frantically locked their doors and sheltered inside. Brandy Giraldo, the General Muir's chief operating officer, described the sound of rapid gunfire akin to fireworks erupting outside.

(With inputs from agencies.)