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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.
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NBC Chicago broke the news in Chicago, United States on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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