ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office has reported the active shooting situation was a false alarm caused by residents popping balloons.
Authorities said the commotion was caused by teenagers who were popping balloons at Mason Hall on State Street.
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UPDATE: False alarm: University of Michigan gives the all-clear after reported active shooter on campus
The University of Michigan sent out a Run-Hide-Fight alert Saturday during the chaos.
There were reports that the Bell Tower Hotel was also on lockdown.
A representative with the University of Michigan said there's no apparent active threat to the community and the investigation is ongoing.
UM ALERT UPDATE There does not appear to be an active threat to the community. DPSS continues to investigate. Continue to stay clear of area.
— U-M DPSS (@umichdpss) March 16, 2019