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Hoax active shooter threat in downtown Hendersonville
The lockdown measures were lifted, and normal operations resumed in the downtown area.
There was a significant scare in downtown Hendersonville as first responders investigated reports of multiple active shooter threats. However, it has been confirmed that these reports were false.
The hoax prompted a swift response from law enforcement, leading to the closure of roads and lockdowns of buildings in the downtown area.
Local residents and businesses were understandably alarmed by the situation.
Fortunately, the threat turned out to be unfounded.
After thorough investigation, authorities determined that the initial reports were false alarms.
The lockdown measures were lifted, and normal operations resumed in the downtown area.
While the incident caused significant disruption and anxiety, it is important to note that the authorities acted swiftly to ensure the safety of the public.
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29-Year-Old Alex Rodriguez Found Dead on University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign, No Foul Play Suspected
URBANA, Ill. — A 29-year-old Champaign man found dead on the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus Monday morning has been identified as Alex C. Rodriguez, according to the Champaign County Coroner’s Office.
The University of Illinois Police Department (UIPD) responded to the area of Green and Wright streets at approximately 6:42 a.m. after receiving a report of an unresponsive person near the Alma Mater statue.
Officers arrived and found Rodriguez on a concrete bench. Emergency medical assistance was requested at the scene.
The Champaign County Coroner’s Office responded, and Rodriguez was pronounced dead at approximately 7:16 a.m., according to Coroner Laurie Brauer.
Authorities said Rodriguez was not affiliated with the University of Illinois.
UIPD provided an update Monday afternoon, saying preliminary observations at the scene revealed no signs of foul play.
Police also said there was no evidence of an ongoing threat to the university campus or surrounding community based on the information available when officers responded.
Because investigators did not identify an active threat, the university did not issue an Illini-Alert emergency notification.
The circumstances surrounding Rodriguez’s death have not been determined.
An autopsy has been scheduled, and the death remains under investigation by the University of Illinois Police Department.
Authorities have not released additional information about the circumstances leading to Rodriguez’s death.
The investigation remains ongoing, and additional details are expected as investigators receive further information from the autopsy and other evidence.
No foul play has been indicated based on the preliminary investigation.