Emory University lockdown after shots fired
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A workplace altercation between catering employees escalated into a shooting Thursday morning on Emory University's Atlanta campus, prompting an emergency alert. No injuries were reported; however, the incident caused significant concern among those nearby. The university issued an alert at approximately 8:20 a. m. regarding a "police emergency" at Emory Point, a mixed-use development featuring housing, shops, and restaurants.
Witnesses reported a large police presence at the scene on Avenue Place, where the shooting took place.