AMHERST, Mass. -- The University of Massachusetts says there's a report of one or two possible "hostile armed" people at a dormitory on its Amherst campus and is ordering people to shelter in place.

#UMassAmherst says 1 or 2 hostile armed persons reported in Pierpont Hall. Perimeter secured. Shelter in place. pic.twitter.com/uAyOaROWJP

— WCVB-TV Boston (@WCVB) February 18, 2016

The university says on its website campus police have secured a perimeter around Pierpoint Hall.

 

There are no reports of injuries following Thursday night's warning. No other information is available.