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Friday, October 23, 2026

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U of U students told to shelter after report of man with gun at Lassonde Studios

Police determined the item was an Airsoft rifle and detained the person on the third floor just before 11 p.m.

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Source / event date: Original report: October 22, 2026

Based on reporting by KUTV 2News (CBS). Read the original story →

University of Utah students were told to stay in their rooms Wednesday night after police received a report of a man brandishing a firearm at Lassonde Studios, KUTV reported. The item was determined to be an Airsoft rifle, and the person, who was on the building's third floor, was detained just before 11 p.m. [1]

The alert went out just after 10:40 p.m. and warned of a heavy police presence and possible disruption to campus services. Police lifted the hold and normal activities resumed, though officers stayed in the area to continue investigating. [1]

Sources

  1. KUTV 2News (CBS): U of U students alerted to HOLD in rooms after reports of man carrying gun

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