Two people were taken into custody Tuesday at Morgens Hall after a campuswide emergency alert told University of Cincinnati students to stay away from the high‑rise dorm. UC police rushed to the residence hall, later found a firearm, and then issued an all‑clear for the rest of the campus.
Police response and arrests
UC police were responding to an aggravated menacing report inside Morgens Hall when officers made the arrests, according to the Cincinnati Enquirer. Investigators recovered a gun at the scene, and a police spokeswoman later sent a campuswide message giving the all‑clear.
Where it happened
Morgens Hall is a 14‑story residence on UC’s Uptown campus at 2931 Scioto Lane that houses several hundred undergraduates, according to the University of Cincinnati housing page. One of the university’s larger residence halls, it features apartment‑style units along with shared common areas.
Details still limited
The Cincinnati Enquirer reports it is not yet clear whether the two people arrested are UC students. Police had not released their names or any charges at the time of the initial report. Authorities say the investigation remains active as they work to determine what led to the aggravated menacing call.
Campus alerts and safety resources
UC uses a mass‑notification system to send emergency messages to students and staff. The UC Alerts page outlines how those notices are delivered and when a situation rises to the level of a campuswide alert.
Anyone with information is asked to contact UC Public Safety or Cincinnati police. Officials said additional details will be released as the investigation continues.
