New Delhi, Aug. 30 -- The University of Georgia reported that the claim of an armed shooter at the Main Library on its Athens campus appears to have been a "hoax."

The university issued the emergency alert at 9:34 p.m. on Friday.

"At approximately 8:45 pm, the UGA Police Department Communications Center received a call of a shooter in the area of the UGA Library. Officers quickly responded and searched the area. A preliminary investigation suggests the event was a hoax, but officers remain in the vicinity to investigate and collect information. Please stay away from the area."

Earlier, at 6.21 AM, the official website of the University posted, "This is an Emergency UGA Police Alert Message for the Athens campus. There has been a report...