The Waco Police Department reported a shooting at the Eastgate Apartments, located at 1912 South Fifth Street.
According to the alert, students were urged to seek shelter immediately, and stay away from doors and windows.
Baylor has lifted the shelter in place for students after receiving an all clear from Waco PD.
Police told 25 News at the scene they are following a blood trail in the area.
According to Baylor, witnesses observed suspects fleeing the area away from campus. Waco PD and Baylor PD are still patrolling the area.
BREAKING: Shooting Reported On Baylor University Campus
The Waco, Texas Police Department reported a shooting at the Eastgate Apartments at 1912 South Fifth Street, telling residents to “stay away from the area and shelter in place.”
The campus has been thrown into a panic after the Baylor University Twitter account released an active shooter warning around 6 p.m. Eastern time.
BAYLOR ALERT: Waco Police Department reported a shooting at the Eastgate Apartments at 1912 South Fifth Street. Stay away from the area and shelter in place.
— Baylor University (@Baylor) October 3, 2019
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BAYLOR ALERT: Witnesses observed suspects fleeing the area away from campus. Waco and Baylor PDs are still patrolling the area. Continue to shelter in place.
— Baylor University (@Baylor) October 3, 2019
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National File will update this story as additional information is revealed.
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