A tense afternoon unfolded at UC Berkeley yesterday when campus police ordered a shelter-in-place at the Haas School of Business after reports of a person with a weapon in the area. Officers swept the Haas complex, including Cheit and Chou Halls, telling people already inside to secure in place and asking everyone else to steer clear. An all‑clear came roughly an hour later, although officials shared few details about what triggered the heavy response.
According to KTVU, the University of California, Berkeley Police Department posted on social media shortly after 3 PM, warning people to avoid the area until further notice. A follow‑up alert labeled Critical instructed those inside Cheit and Chou Halls to secure in place immediately while officers searched nearby buildings.
UCPD update
The Berkeley Scanner reported that UCPD issued an all‑clear at about 4:10 PM after a campus search. The outlet quoted UCPD as saying officers had received reports of a man with a weapon near Haas but that "no individual matching the description was found in the area" and the buildings were considered safe to reoccupy.
Campus reaction
The alert disrupted at least one summer program at Haas and left students and staff sheltering, according to local readers. One participant told The Berkeley Scanner, "They are staying quiet and hiding under chairs," describing the scene inside as the search unfolded. KTVU reported that it sent a camera crew to the business school complex while officers continued to move through the area.
Stay informed
Campus officials are urging community members to monitor official alerts and reliable local coverage for any follow‑up information. Students, staff, and visitors can sign up for WarnMe alerts through UC Berkeley WarnMe and are encouraged to contact the University of California Police Department if they see suspicious activity or need assistance.
