Emergency Alert Issued at University of Colorado Boulder Amid Police Response

BOULDER, Colo. — An emergency alert was issued at the University of Colorado Boulder around 2:39 p.m. Monday, prompting individuals in the vicinity to shelter in place due to a significant police presence near the Folsom Parking Garage and Champion Center.

The CU Boulder police, alongside campus officials, broadcast the alert shortly after 2:35 p.m. The alert warned, “Large police presence at Folsom Parking Garage/Champion Center. Avoid area. Shelter in place. More information to follow,” via the university’s official communication channels.

Authorities have advised the community to steer clear of the area while emergency services respond to the situation. As of now, specific details regarding the reason for the police presence remain limited.

“Residents and students in the area should stay indoors until further notice,” said a spokesperson from CU Boulder police. “It is critical to heed this emergency alert as we assess the situation.”

The university community is advised to stay tuned for updates as police continue to manage the response. Emergency personnel were also dispatched to the scene, with local media reporting a heightened police activity.

This is an evolving situation, and information will be updated as it becomes available. Individuals can follow CU Boulder police on social media for real-time updates.