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Current advisories and alerts
CSU Police respond to incident at Durward Hall; no ongoing risk to campus
Update: CSU can confirm a second arrest was made Oct. 15.
The CSU Police Department was notified of a potential concern at Durward Hall on Monday, Oct. 12, and immediately sought a search warrant, which was executed that afternoon. An arrest was made in connection with the incident. CSUPD also consulted with the Northern Colorado Bomb Squad, which advised that an evacuation of the residence hall was not necessary based on the substances described.
We want to reassure residents and the broader campus community that all substances of concern were removed from the room and that there is no ongoing risk to campus. CSUPD is working with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to test the items, and the substances involved cannot be confirmed until testing is complete. Because this remains an active investigation, we are unable to release additional details at this time.
University support services available
Students: Support services, including counseling, are available through Student Support.
Faculty and staff: The Employee Assistance Program offers free, confidential counseling and resources, available 24/7, for you and your family members.
Message to campus: Update on Oct. 12 incident
Update on incident on Main Campus
The Eighth Judicial District Critical Incident Response Team has been activated for an officer involved shooting.
On October 12, 2026 around 5:35 p.m., Colorado State University Police received a report of a person acting erratically near Newton Plaza on Main Campus. An officer responded and located a man, who was armed with a handgun and advanced toward the officer. Gunfire occurred and the suspect was shot. The officer immediately rendered first aid, and the suspect was transported to an area hospital for care. No other injuries have been reported. This was not an active shooter incident.
CIRT was activated and responded to take over the officer-involved shooting investigation. Fort Collins Police Services is the lead investigating agency and any further information regarding this incident will be released by that agency.
UPDATE: All Clear
Police activity: Avoid the area between Chemistry and Microbiology buildings
ALL CLEAR UPDATE 6:50 p.m.: Area near Chemistry and Microbiology is all clear, but police activity will remain in the area. Please continue to avoid the immediate area and follow law enforcement directions.
6 p.m., Oct 12: Avoid the area due to police activity between the Chemistry and Microbiology buildings. Follow law enforcement directions.
Avoid the area: Engineering Building
UPDATE 12:05 p.m.: All clear. Normal activity may resume in Engineering and Physics.
11:45 a.m. Oct 5: The Engineering Building has been evacuated due to a gas leak investigation. Do not enter the building or surrounding area until further notice.
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