BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Erie County Executive Mark Poloncarz announced that the public is asked to avoid the area surrounding SUNY Erie City Campus in Downtown Buffalo due to an “ongoing situation.”
7 News has received screenshots of text messages to students that said:
“ECC ALERT – immediate lockdown is in effect at city campus POST Building.secure rooms and lockdown.”
“ECC ALERT – lockdown of POST BUILDING at City campus still in effect. Athletic center and 45 Oak shelter in place.”
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The Erie County Sheriff’s Office tells 7 News that it is on scene and assisting the Buffalo Police Department.
7 News Senior Reporter Maki Becker reports from the scene in the video below.
Public asked to avoid area surrounding SUNY Erie City Campus in Downtown Buffalo
This is a developing story; we will provide more information as it becomes available.