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Unconfirmed Shooting Reports Prompt Lockdown at UW-Platteville Dormitory

Police and campus officials are investigating reports of a possible shooting at Wilgus Hall, with no confirmed casualties or details of the threat yet released.

Reports of shooting and active shooter at University of Wisconsin–Platteville.
Law enforcement directs students outside of Wilgus Hall following an emergency incident at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville on May 19, 2025 in Platteville, Wisconsin.
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Students at UW-Platteville were issued a shelter-in-place order between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. on May 19, and were instructed to stay out of the residence facility Wilgus Hall.

Overview

  • An emergency call regarding a potential shooting at Wilgus Hall was received by campus police at approximately 3:45 p.m. local time on Monday.
  • The University of Wisconsin–Platteville issued a shelter-in-place order and advised students to avoid the area surrounding Wilgus Hall.
  • Local and campus law enforcement remain on the scene, actively investigating the situation and assessing the validity of unverified social media reports of casualties.
  • Social media activity includes unconfirmed claims of gunfire and injuries, but authorities have not corroborated these reports as of now.
  • This is an ongoing situation, with no official confirmation of the nature of the threat or any injuries at this time.