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Monday, April 8, 2024 | INCIDENT SUMMARY
Dear Campus Community:
The UTRGV Police Department issued an Emergency Alert Notification early Sunday, April 7, advising everyone on the Edinburg Campus to shelter in place due to reports of armed subjects in the area.
We want to assure you that this precautionary measure was taken in response to the incident handled by the City of Edinburg Police Department north of our campus. During this incident, two armed subjects were reported to have fled the area southward.
Upon receiving this information, UTRGV PD initiated a shelter-in-place warning at approximately 6:02 a.m. Over the next hour, as the search continued, three reinforcement messages were sent to ensure everyone remained informed and safe. At approximately 7:40 a.m., an all-clear message was issued as the two subjects were apprehended by the Edinburg PD.
We understand that incidents like these can be unsettling, and the safety of our campus community remains our top priority. We want to extend our heartfelt appreciation to everyone for their cooperation and vigilance during this time.
If you are not receiving UTRGV’s Emergency Alert Notification, we urge you to sign up by following these steps. Doing so ensures that you stay informed in case of any future emergencies. Additionally, those steps outline how to update your contact information or opt out of receiving alerts, if necessary.
Thank you for your continued support and commitment to protecting our campus community.
Sincerely,
Office of Emergency Management