Platteville WI — May 19, 2025 — A security alert at Wilgus Hall on the UW Platteville campus prompted a shelter-in-place order on Monday afternoon. The incident drew a rapid response from law enforcement in Platteville, Wisconsin.
Emergency at Wilgus Hall, UW Platteville
Located in the heart of Platteville WI, Wilgus Hall is home to more than 200 UW Platteville students. On May 19, campus police and local authorities responded to reports of a possible active shooter at the residence hall.
Platteville Police and UW Platteville Respond Swiftly
University alerts instructed students and staff to shelter in place while Platteville police and UW Platteville security secured the building. By 5:12 p.m., officials confirmed there was no active threat, but asked people to avoid Wilgus Hall.
Exam Schedules Affected at UW Platteville
The incident happened during final exams week. As a result, Monday and Tuesday exams at UW Platteville were canceled. Wednesday exams are expected to resume on schedule.
Safety Measures and Campus Support
One of our sources from the UW Platteville Campus sent us this video after the Emergency. It is still unclear what the cause, perpetrator, or the casualties are. More updates to follow in the coming hours.
About Wilgus Hall and UW Platteville
Wilgus Hall is a student residence on the UW Platteville campus, located in Platteville WI. It provides housing for undergraduates and is part of a close-knit academic community.
The Wilgus Hall incident at UW Platteville demonstrated the effectiveness of emergency protocols in Platteville WI. Stents are safe, and the university continues to support those impacted.