Monitoring Active Shooter Incident in DC – Final Update

Posted on November 12, 2026, 9:18 AM

Law enforcement has lifted their shelter in place order, and the Pepperdine community may now come and go from the campus freely. Continue to avoid the incident area in Logan Circle (and wherever barricades may be present) and follow directives from law enforcement.

This will be Pepperdine University’s final update on this incident.

Monitoring Active Shooter Incident in DC – Update #1

Posted on November 12, 2026, 8:28 AM

Law enforcement is reporting there was one shooter, and that shooter has been neutralized. Multiple victims have been transported from the scene to local hospitals. A law enforcement presence will remain in the area surrounding the incident. When the scene is cleared by authorities, we will send another update.

The Pepperdine DC community should continue to follow directives from local law enforcement, and from Pepperdine staff on campus related to academic courses, events, and building management.

Monitoring Active Shooter Incident in Washington, DC

Posted on November 12, 2026, 7:54 AM

University officials continue to monitor the active shooter incident about a mile from the DC campus. Law enforcement has established a perimeter around the building where the suspect is barricaded, which is still in place.

Students, faculty, and staff on campus should remain in the building until further notice. Members of the community off campus should not attempt to come to campus.

Classes for today will be adjusted as follows:

• MMEPS classes will all be held virtually.
• Seaver classes for the morning and afternoon will be held in person, and classes starting after 1 PM will be held virtually.

The University will provide further updates by 3 PM today.