BUFFALO, N.Y. (WKBW) — Buffalo police officers, SWAT, and the K9 Unit were assisted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office and NFTA Police on Friday as they responded to a gun call at SUNY Erie City Campus in Downtown Buffalo.
Police said the call came in just before 10:30 a.m. and the large law enforcement response was "out of an abundance of caution."
According to investigators, the facility has been secured, and they confirmed there is no person with a firearm on-site.
"At this time, there is nothing to indicate this was a legitimate gun call. Buffalo Police are continuing to investigate," police said in a release.
Earlier Friday, 7 News 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."
