PLATTEVILLE, Wis. — The University of Wisconsin - Platteville says that there is no threat to campus after an "isolated incident" caused students to shelter in place Monday.
During a press briefing Monday night, UW-Platteville Police Chief Joseph Hallman confirmed one person was transported from the scene following the incident; however, he declined to provide further details on the incident.
Provost Dr. Laura Reynolds said all finals the rest of the week would be canceled. Reynolds and Chancellor Dr. Tammy Evetovich both emphasized that the students' safety and well-being were their top priorities.
Evetovich also clarified that the campus is not closed.
A message on the university's website asked students to avoid Wilgus Hall. Emergency responders remain on the scene to provide assistance, the message said.
Watch: What we know about an "isolated incident" at UW-Platteville:
The campus was under a shelter in place until 5:03 p.m.
UW-Platteville issued the following statement:
"We have confirmed it is an isolated incident; there is no threat to campus. We need to let the police do their investigation. The shelter in place has cleared. We are getting help from the state, Grant County, and city. We are working to support students that are affected by this. More information will come; we will do a briefing sometime this evening."
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