IU Bloomington police detain suspect after students urged to ‘lock doors and take shelter’ on Indiana campus
Charlotte Adams
Published Sep 04, 2026
A SUSPECT has been detained after Indiana University Bloomington students were urged to lock their doors and take shelter.
The scary warning was sent as an armed suspect was believed to be on campus.
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In an update, university police confirmed that there was no longer a threat to the community.
"IUB final update: IUPD has the suspect detained and has confirmed there is no threat to the campus. Resume normal operations," the 10.21pm update read.
Students and staff have been notified by police, who sent an initial alert at about 9.50pm.
"IU Bloomington Alert! Armed subject reported near 3rd St. & Faculty Ave. Take safe shelter. Lock door. Follow official instructions. Update to follow," Indiana University Bloomington Police tweeted.
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In an update shared at 10.09pm, police tweeted: "IUB update: IUPD are in the area of 3rd St., Fess and Indiana searching for a white male with a dark hoodie. Subject carrying large object. Stay clear of area."
Additional information on the large object was not immediately available.
No injuries have been reported.
Students and staff on campus were urged to take shelter in the nearest available room.
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"Lock doors if possible and remain in place until you receive a final IU Notify update or law enforcement gives you other instructions," a message sent to students said.
Bloomington, located just over 50 miles southwest of Indianapolis, is the university's flagship campus with over 40,000 students.
The incident comes just two weeks after a gunman opened fire on the Michigan State University campus, killing three and wounding five others.
The suspect in that incident was later found dead.
