10:30 PM UPDATE: An update from St. John Fisher University –
Earlier this evening, the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a distressed individual who entered the School of Pharmacy building and approached an employee with a knife. The employee was able to leave the area unharmed, the individual fled the scene, and police recovered the knife.
Law enforcement has determined that there is no imminent threat. However, there is still a police presence on campus as they continue with their investigation.
We are grateful to our law enforcement partners and all on campus who responded immediately to ensure a safe outcome.
The TIG team (trauma, illness, grief) is being activated and more information about their services and resources for the campus community will be shared Thursday morning. For those who need immediate support, please call the Health and Wellness Center at (585) 385-8280. Employees who may need additional support can contact the Employee Assistance Program at (585) 276-9110.
Law enforcement authorities are managing the ongoing investigation and the University has no other details to share at this time.
Thanks to all for your cooperation and patience.
9:10 PM UPDATE:
St. John Fisher University posted the following update at 9 p.m.:
Alert: The lockdown has been lifted. Law enforcement has determined that there is no imminent danger on campus. Thank you for your patience. We will share more as soon as we are able.
There is a lockdown in place on the campus of St. John Fisher University.
In a message from the University, a police search for a reported suspicious person on campus has prompted the lockdown. The University said there are no reported injuries but is asking students to shelter in place.
Additional information will be provided by the University
