stabbing Prompts Emergency Alert, Police Response at University of Michigan
ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan Department of Public Safety and Security (DPSS) issued an emergency alert Thursday evening following a reported stabbing on campus. The incident occurred near the A. Alfred Taubman Health Sciences Library, prompting a significant police presence and a temporary shelter-in-place order for the immediate area.
DPSS initially alerted the public to the situation via Twitter at 7:38 p.m. on September 18, 2025, urging individuals to call 911. A subsequent update at 8:33 p.m. requested continued avoidance of the location as officers cleared the surrounding area. Details regarding the victim and the extent of their injuries have not been released by authorities.
The incident took place at the corner of Ann Street and Zina Pitcher Place, a location frequently traversed by students, medical personnel, and visitors to the university’s health sciences facilities.A Detroit Free Press reporter on scene observed several uniformed officers securing the area and directing foot traffic away from the immediate vicinity.while Ann Arbor police vehicles initially responded, they later departed, leaving university security to manage the perimeter.
Witnesses reported a steady stream of people, many wearing backpacks or medical scrubs, being redirected by security personnel. Concerns about safety were voiced by those passing thru, with officers assuring them alternative routes were available.
As of 8:00 p.m.,police were observed reviewing facts on a mobile phone,suggesting an ongoing investigation. The DPSS has not yet provided a timeline for when the area will be fully reopened or further details about the circumstances surrounding the stabbing.
