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Miami University Gives All-Clear Following Active Threat Alert Near McGuffey Hall
Police gave the all clear after checking McGuffey Hall, and the Butler County Sheriff's Office said fireworks were set off inside.
On Thursday, October 15, 2026, Miami University Police responded to reports of gunfire at McGuffey Hall in Oxford, Ohio, launching an immediate investigation of the academic building.
A 911 call from inside the building around 2 p.m. prompted the emergency response, triggering a RedHawk Alert that warned students of an 'active threat situation' on campus.
Officers searched the building and found no evidence of gunfire or injuries. Butler County Sheriff's Office spokesperson Kim Peters confirmed the reported noise was actually fireworks.
At 2:37 p.m., the university issued an 'all clear' alert, confirming no active threat remained on campus and students could resume normal activities.
McGuffey Hall, located at 210 E. Spring St., houses the Miami University College of Education, Health and Society, serving about 40 miles northwest of Cincinnati.