A False Alarm Triggered A Brief Lockdown At East Tennessee State University This Morning. At 9:30, The University Issued An Alert About A Possible Armed Person On Campus, Asking People To Avoid Sam Wilson Hall. However, An ETSU Spokesperson Confirmed No Shots Were Fired. The Noise Mistaken For Gunfire Came From Construction Equipment. The All-Clear Was Given Just Five Minutes Later. Officials Stress There Was No Actual Threat To Campus Safety. The Incident Highlights The Importance Of Quick Response And Clear Communication During Potential Emergencies.