An active, armed person on the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) campus has led to disruptions at local schools, as authorities remain on the hunt for the suspect. Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools were placed in "secure mode," with all buildings locked and no one allowed to enter or exit until an "all-clear" is given. UNC cancelled all classes and events for the remainder of the day, and students were advised to stay in place.

The situation began around 1 p.m. when UNC issued an alert about the armed assailant. At 3:45 p.m., Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools received the all-clear to begin dismissals, although some delays were expected due to traffic and buses needing to complete their routes in a specific order. High school students will be dismissed at their normal time of 4 p.m.

Authorities have not confirmed any arrests at this time, and the suspect remains at large. A "person of interest" was shown in a photo released by UNC Police, urging the public to keep their distance and call 911 if they see the suspect. UNC Hospitals have not received any patients related to the situation.

As the campus remains on lockdown, local law enforcement continues their search for the armed suspect.