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UPDATE: Another Hawk Alert was sent out at 10:35 a.m. reporting no injuries and for the University of Iowa community to resume normal activity.
A man was reportedly making knife threats near Van Allen Hall on the University of Iowa’s campus Thursday morning.
UI students received a Hawk Alert at 9:45 a.m. this morning to advise students and faculty to avoid the area surrounding Van Allen Hall.
HAWK ALERT: Male subject making threats with a knife wearing jeans and a dark jacket last seen near Van Allen, avoid the area. More: https://t.co/YquzXCsS4z
— University of Iowa Police Department (@UIowa_Police) April 4, 2024
The man was reportedly wearing jeans and a dark jacket.
Police remain on the scene to locate the subject and say to be aware of surroundings and report any suspicious activity by calling 911.