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Shots-fired report near off-campus student apartments; no campus threat found

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On the evening of February 12, 2026, WKU Alert reported shots fired near the Registry and Old Morgantown Road and said to avoid the area. The 7:30 p.m. post was sent truncated. Later posts said there was no active threat.

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4 messages in sequence · 4 verified verbatim

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INITIAL ALERTTwitter/X
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WKU Alert: Report of shots fired near Main campus near the Registry/Old Morgantown Rd.. Avoid the area. More info will follow. There is no known threat at this time. Law enforcement is in the area. If you have any information please contact WKU Police or Bowling Green Police Dep
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Official post, byte-agreed by two independent readsx.comfind archived copies
Two independent reads byte-agreed, sha256 1d4806fdcb2dfa2b71435fdf44e9269ae6ba372670ce7124f3ef4c8583f1a6d4.
The post was sent truncated and re-sent at 7:39 p.m. tweet.text is 280 characters and ends mid-word at Dep. is_note_tweet is false.
Thread checked. Separate root, not a reply. single-post incident. The only reply is not an official alert.
UPDATETwitter/X+9 min
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WKU Alert: Report of shots fired near Main campus at Report of shots fired near the Registry/Old Morgantown Rd.. Avoid the area. If you have any additional information contact the WKU police department or the Bowling Green Police Department.
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Two independent reads byte-agreed, sha256 7aa7886b1ac73b64b71c0f5752b5710aba2f9549a2255f4104739b78cfb4373a.
Thread checked 2026-10-12. Replies on the post are not official alerts. No further posts from @wkupd continue this notice.
Re-send of the 7:30 p.m. post, which was transmitted truncated.
UPDATETwitter/X+18 min
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WKU Alert: Report of shots fired near Main campus at Old Morgantown Rd./University Boulevard. Avoid the area. More info will follow. THERE IS NO ACTIVE THREAT AT THIS TIME.
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Thread checked 2026-10-12. Separate root, not a self-reply. single-post incident.
UPDATETwitter/X+41 min
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WKU Alert: UPDATE!!! No threat at this time. Law Enforcement is investigating the reported alleged incident.
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Thread checked 2026-10-12. Replies on the post are not official alerts. No further posts from @wkupd continue this notice.
Message elements

How the first alert is built

To check this alert, SuperGrok Heavy 4.5 (an AI) read it in full 25 separate times, independently. Each read decided whether the message answers each of the six questions and gave a short reason. A final reviewer then weighed all 25 and wrote the plain-English verdict you see when you open a row. The score (for example 22/25) is how many reads agreed; the 25 individual reads are tucked underneath if you want to check them.

WKU Alert: Report of shots fired near Main campus near the Registry/Old Morgantown Rd.. Avoid the area. More info will follow. There is no known threat at this time. Law enforcement is in the area. If you have any information please contact WKU Police or Bowling Green Police Dep

  • Sourcepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    Who is sending the alert and who is responding. People act faster on a message from a clearly identifiable, credible sender, such as a named department, the police, or a branded alert system, than on an anonymous notice. A branded signature counts.

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    1. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 01 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on alpha.
    2. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 02 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on bravo.
    3. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 03 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on charlie.
    4. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 04 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on delta.
    5. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 05 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on echo.
    6. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 06 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on foxtrot.
    7. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 07 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on golf.
    8. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 08 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on hotel.
    9. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 09 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on india.
    10. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 10 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on juliet.
    11. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 11 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on kilo.
    12. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 12 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on lima.
    13. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 13 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on mike.
    14. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 14 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on november.
    15. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 15 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on oscar.
    16. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 16 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on papa.
    17. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 17 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on quebec.
    18. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 18 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on romeo.
    19. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 19 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on sierra.
    20. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 20 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on tango.
    21. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 21 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on uniform.
    22. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 22 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on victor.
    23. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 23 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on whiskey.
    24. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 24 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on xray.
    25. present: The post opens with WKU Alert and names WKU Police. Pass 25 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on yankee.
  • Hazardpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    What the threat actually is. A complete warning names the specific danger, such as a shooter, a fire, a tornado, or a gas leak, rather than a vague emergency, because people decide what to do based on what they are facing.

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    1. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 01 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on alpha.
    2. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 02 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on bravo.
    3. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 03 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on charlie.
    4. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 04 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on delta.
    5. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 05 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on echo.
    6. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 06 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on foxtrot.
    7. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 07 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on golf.
    8. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 08 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on hotel.
    9. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 09 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on india.
    10. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 10 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on juliet.
    11. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 11 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on kilo.
    12. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 12 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on lima.
    13. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 13 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on mike.
    14. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 14 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on november.
    15. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 15 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on oscar.
    16. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 16 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on papa.
    17. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 17 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on quebec.
    18. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 18 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on romeo.
    19. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 19 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on sierra.
    20. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 20 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on tango.
    21. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 21 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on uniform.
    22. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 22 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on victor.
    23. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 23 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on whiskey.
    24. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 24 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on xray.
    25. present: Shots fired is the named hazard. Pass 25 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on yankee.
  • Locationpresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    Where the threat is. Saying whether danger is in a specific building, a part of campus, or area-wide lets people judge their own proximity and choose a safe direction. Without a where, a warning is hard to act on precisely.

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    1. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 01 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on alpha.
    2. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 02 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on bravo.
    3. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 03 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on charlie.
    4. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 04 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on delta.
    5. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 05 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on echo.
    6. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 06 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on foxtrot.
    7. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 07 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on golf.
    8. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 08 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on hotel.
    9. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 09 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on india.
    10. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 10 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on juliet.
    11. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 11 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on kilo.
    12. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 12 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on lima.
    13. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 13 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on mike.
    14. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 14 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on november.
    15. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 15 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on oscar.
    16. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 16 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on papa.
    17. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 17 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on quebec.
    18. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 18 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on romeo.
    19. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 19 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on sierra.
    20. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 20 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on tango.
    21. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 21 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on uniform.
    22. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 22 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on victor.
    23. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 23 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on whiskey.
    24. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 24 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on xray.
    25. present: The Registry and Old Morgantown Rd are a named place. Pass 25 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on yankee.
  • Guidancepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    The protective action to take. A clear, specific instruction, such as shelter in place, evacuate, avoid the area, or run-hide-fight, drives faster and more correct protective behavior than describing the threat alone.

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    1. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 01 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on alpha.
    2. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 02 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on bravo.
    3. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 03 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on charlie.
    4. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 04 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on delta.
    5. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 05 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on echo.
    6. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 06 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on foxtrot.
    7. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 07 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on golf.
    8. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 08 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on hotel.
    9. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 09 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on india.
    10. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 10 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on juliet.
    11. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 11 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on kilo.
    12. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 12 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on lima.
    13. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 13 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on mike.
    14. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 14 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on november.
    15. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 15 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on oscar.
    16. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 16 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on papa.
    17. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 17 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on quebec.
    18. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 18 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on romeo.
    19. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 19 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on sierra.
    20. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 20 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on tango.
    21. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 21 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on uniform.
    22. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 22 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on victor.
    23. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 23 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on whiskey.
    24. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 24 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on xray.
    25. present: Avoid the area is a protective instruction. Pass 25 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on yankee.
  • Timepresent25/25

    Final assessment

    25 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    When the message applies. A timestamp, the word now or immediately, or a phrase like until further notice tells the reader whether the danger is current and how quickly to act.

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    1. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 01 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on alpha.
    2. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 02 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on bravo.
    3. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 03 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on charlie.
    4. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 04 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on delta.
    5. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 05 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on echo.
    6. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 06 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on foxtrot.
    7. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 07 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on golf.
    8. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 08 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on hotel.
    9. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 09 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on india.
    10. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 10 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on juliet.
    11. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 11 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on kilo.
    12. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 12 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on lima.
    13. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 13 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on mike.
    14. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 14 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on november.
    15. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 15 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on oscar.
    16. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 16 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on papa.
    17. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 17 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on quebec.
    18. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 18 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on romeo.
    19. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 19 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on sierra.
    20. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 20 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on tango.
    21. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 21 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on uniform.
    22. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 22 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on victor.
    23. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 23 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on whiskey.
    24. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 24 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on xray.
    25. present: At this time is a current-time marker. Pass 25 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on yankee.
  • Impactabsent0/25

    Final assessment

    0 of 25 passes marked this element present.

    What the hazard could do to the people in its path. Beyond naming the threat, a complete warning conveys its potential consequences or severity, such as that a tornado can level buildings or that a leak could be explosive, so recipients grasp how much danger they are in. Research on warning message content finds that a concrete impact statement helps people personalize their risk and act sooner.

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    1. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 01 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on alpha.
    2. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 02 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on bravo.
    3. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 03 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on charlie.
    4. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 04 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on delta.
    5. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 05 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on echo.
    6. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 06 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on foxtrot.
    7. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 07 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on golf.
    8. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 08 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on hotel.
    9. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 09 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on india.
    10. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 10 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on juliet.
    11. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 11 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on kilo.
    12. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 12 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on lima.
    13. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 13 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on mike.
    14. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 14 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on november.
    15. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 15 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on oscar.
    16. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 16 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on papa.
    17. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 17 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on quebec.
    18. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 18 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on romeo.
    19. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 19 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on sierra.
    20. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 20 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on tango.
    21. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 21 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on uniform.
    22. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 22 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on victor.
    23. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 23 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on whiskey.
    24. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 24 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on xray.
    25. absent: No injury count and no suspect description appear. Pass 25 of western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12 closes on yankee.

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About this analysis
Context

Background

The 7:30 p.m. post was transmitted truncated, ending mid-word, and was re-sent at 7:39 p.m. On the evening of Thursday, February 12, 2026, Bowling Green Police were dispatched to a shots-fired report near The Registry apartments on Old Morgantown Road, a private apartment complex housing many WKU students. The 7:39 p.m. post says to avoid the area near the Registry, and the 7:47 p.m. post says there is no active threat at Old Morgantown Road and University Boulevard. A third post at 8:11 p.m. says law enforcement is investigating and there is no threat at this time. Police detected no threat to campus and located no victim in connection with the report. In a separate incident days later in the same corridor, Diego Andres Lopez-Urdaneta was found inside a vehicle on the 300 block of University Boulevard with a gunshot wound to the head; he was hospitalized and died, making that case a homicide investigation. In that case, Bryan Aguero Lopez, 22, was indicted by a Warren County grand jury for murder, with additional charges against more individuals bringing the total to five people indicted. The February 12 alerts illustrate the persistent challenge of off-campus student housing complexes that are within walking distance of campus but not subject to university-controlled security: shots-fired reports and, days later, a fatal shooting in the same area directly affected the WKU community.
Analysis

Key Findings

WKU's repeated use of the 'No threat at this time' clause across both alerts in the sequence shows a calibrated approach that informs without alarming, but also raises questions about under-warning when an off-campus shooting affects a student-heavy housing complex
A fatal shooting in the same University Boulevard corridor days later was a separate incident from this shots-fired report, a reminder that clusters of nearby off-campus incidents are easily conflated in both alerts and later coverage
Student housing complexes like The Registry sit in a regulatory gap, within walking distance of campus and home to many students, but not subject to university security or Clery reporting
Outcome
No threat to the WKU campus was detected, and no victim was located in connection with the February 12 shots-fired report. A fatal shooting days later in the same University Boulevard corridor — the killing of Diego Andres Lopez-Urdaneta, for which five people were ultimately indicted — was a separate incident.
Provenance

Sources

Every claim on this page is meant to be checkable. Open the links below (and the Verify this quote control under each confirmed alert) to read the original university, news, or archive page yourself. Hostnames are shown so you can see where you are going; archived copies survive when live pages move or disappear. See also our methodology.

  1. Social
    @wkupd 7:30 p.m. shots-fired alert, sent truncated
    x.com
    archived copy
  2. Social
    @wkupd 7:39 p.m. shots-fired alert
    x.com
    archived copy
  3. Social
    @wkupd 7:47 p.m. shots-fired alert
    x.com
    archived copy
  4. Social
    @wkupd 8:11 p.m. update
    x.com
    archived copy
  5. Student Paper
    'No threat' after shots fired near the Registry (WKU Herald)
    wkuherald.com
    archived copy
  6. News
    No threat detected after report of shots fired near Registry apartments (WBKO)
    wbko.com
    archived copy
  7. News
    1 man dead, 2 arrested following WKU-area shooting investigation — separate Feb. 15 incident (FOX 56)
    fox56news.com
    archived copy
  8. News
    Five indicted in deadly BG shooting — separate Feb. 15 incident (Bowling Green Daily News)
    bgdailynews.com
    archived copy
  9. News
    Shooting near WKU campus turns into homicide case — separate Feb. 15 incident (WBKO)
    wbko.com
    archived copy
  10. Official
    WKU Alert (Western Kentucky University)
    wku.edu
    archived copy
Cite this case

Campus Alert Archive. "Western Kentucky University: Shots-fired report near off-campus student apartments; no campus threat found." Incident of February 12, 2026. Added May 2026; last updated October 2026. https://campusalertarchive.com/case/western-kentucky-university-registry-shots-fired-2026-02-12/

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