UVA libraries being evacuated due to bomb threat, police say
- On March 13, 2026, University of Virginia officials reported a bomb threat at Shannon Library, 160 McCormick Road, prompting evacuation of Shannon and Clemons libraries.
- Shannon Library houses social sciences, government documents, and the Tibetan collection, while Clemons Library contains the Robertson Media Center and Georges Student Center; the two libraries are right next door.
- University police were on scene investigating and urged the public to avoid the Shannon area and the site, about 30 minutes later evacuating Clemons Library as a precaution.
- Officials asked members of the public and campus community to leave the two buildings and avoid the area, university operations remained normal outside those libraries, and no injuries were reported.
- The threat followed a shooting at Old Dominion University that left one person dead and two others injured, and local news outlets say they will continue to provide updates.
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US: Bomb threat reported at University of Virginia's Shannon Library
A bomb threat was reported at the Shannon Library at the University of Virginia (UVA) in the US on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate the building and nearby facilities, the University's Police Division said on Friday.
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