An active shooter situation has been reported at a university campus in Atlanta.

Emory University staff have advised students to RUN, HIDE, FIGHT and to steer clear of the area.

Terrifying footage on social media captures the sound of gunfire echoing across the campus.

Reports indicate that a police officer has been shot near the campus, according to Fox 5 Atlanta.

Numerous police officers quickly arrived at the scene as the alarming situation developed.

Disturbing images online show windows at the CDC headquarters, located next to the university, pierced by bullet holes.

Out on the ground, a cop car was also pictured covered with bullet holes.

Another picture shows a person lying on a stretcher next to an ambulance surrounding by cops.

Neighbours reported hearing gunshots piercing the air, following by deafening sirens of police vehicles dashing to the scene.

Emergency service vehicles swarmed the campus in response to the frightening reports.

One officer and one civilian have been taken to the hospital, according to cops.

Emory University and Emory University Hospital are now on lockdown.

A chilling X post from the university reads: “Active shooter on Emory Atlanta Campus at Emory Point CVS. RUN, HIDE, FIGHT. Avoid the area.

“Continue shelter in place. Police on scene.”

Atlanta police have confirmed they were responding to reports of an active shooter.

Georgia Representative Mike Collins posted on X: “Students at Emory please take cover. Praying for a swift end to this threat.”

Staff at a deli near the campus are reported to have locked the doors and taken cover inside.

Brandy Giraldo, General Miurs chief operating officer, told AP the staff heard a string of gunshots.