An alert of a possible shooter at Claremont McKenna College Thursday evening that prompted shelter in place orders and a multi-agency law enforcement response turned out to be a false report, according to Claremont police.

Students and staff were advised to shelter in place as authorities scoured the campus for the potential threat.

Students are warned to shelter in place at Claremont McKenna College and police are working to clear the area following reports of a possible active shooter Thursday evening.