UF Issues Alert After Reported Shots at Smathers Library

On Monday night just before 9:30 p.m., the University of Florida issued an alert reporting suspected gunshots at Smathers Library on the Gainesville campus and urged students, staff and anyone nearby to avoid the area or shelter/secure in place. University police responded to the scene. By an update around 9:48 p.m., officials said they had not identified any injuries or confirmed criminal activity and described the situation as developing without providing additional details. Several outlets noted the alert amid recent nationwide shootings.