Crime
Hoax active shooter alert at University of Georgia Main Library
ATHENS, Ga. — At approximately 8:45 p.m., the University of Georgia Police Department Communications Center received a report of a possible active shooter in the vicinity of the UGA Main Library.
Officers were immediately dispatched and conducted a thorough search of the area.
At this time, a preliminary investigation indicates the report may have been a hoax. However, officers remain on scene to continue investigating, gather information, and ensure the safety of the campus community.
As a precaution, the University has issued an emergency alert advising students, faculty, staff, and visitors to avoid the area around the Main Library until the situation is fully resolved.
The UGA Police Department emphasized that safety remains their top priority and urged the community to remain cautious while law enforcement continues its investigation.
Updates will be provided through the UGA Alert system and official university channels as more information becomes available.
Crime
Woman Fatally Struck by Semi-Truck on Birmingham Interstate Exit Ramp Identified as Shontea Baker
Authorities have identified the woman who was killed earlier this week after being struck by a semi-truck on an interstate exit ramp in Birmingham.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office confirmed on Friday that the victim was Shontea Renee Baker, 40, a Birmingham resident.
The fatal incident occurred at approximately 10:26 a.m. Wednesday on the Arkadelphia Road exit ramp from Interstate 59/20.
Emergency responders pronounced Baker deceased at the scene at 10:42 a.m.
At this time, no further details regarding the circumstances of the crash have been released.
The Birmingham Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident.