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False Alarm: Shots Fired Report Triggers Shelter-in-Place

10/23/2025

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On October 23, 2025, residents near the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor were instructed to shelter in place after a report of shots fired.
Ann Arbor police closed South Division Street between East Jefferson and Packard streets shortly after 8:00 a.m.
An emergency notification was sent to students at 8:03 a.m.
Minutes later, police confirmed no evidence of shots fired.
The area was reopened by 8:11 a.m.

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Story summary

On October 23, 2025, residents near the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor were instructed to shelter in place after a report of shots fired.
Ann Arbor police closed South Division Street between East Jefferson and Packard streets shortly after 8:00 a.m.
An emergency notification was sent to students at 8:03 a.m.
Minutes later, police confirmed no evidence of shots fired.
The area was reopened by 8:11 a.m.