Historically Black Colleges Issue Lockdown Orders Following Threats
A series of threats targeting historically black colleges and universities across the US led to lockdown orders and canceled classes.
Authorities have not disclosed the nature of the threats, and no injuries have been reported.
The FBI is investigating these "hoax threat calls" seriously, stating that there is no information indicating a credible threat.
Although lockdowns have been lifted, schools continue to exercise caution in response to the threats and recent incidents of violence and hoax calls at the start of the school year.
Some universities have chosen to cancel classes for the remainder of the week and send students home as a precautionary measure.
US Representative Troy Carter referred to the threats as reprehensible attacks on historically black colleges, emphasizing that these threats must be met with swift action.
Schools such as Southern University in Louisiana, Alabama State University, Clark Atlanta University, Virginia State University, Hampton University, and Bethune-Cookman University have all taken precautions due to the received threats.
The heightened concern over campus safety has led some experts to warn of potential overreactions following any future incidents.