Written By Lexx Thornton
BREAKING NEWS- Campus police confirmed Thursday that Clark Atlanta University has issued a shelter-in-place order for students and faculty just before noon. It is unclear what caused the police to notify the campus community of a potential danger. This is currently a developing story.
Spelman College officials sent out an emergency alert to students and staff regarding the threats at Clark Atlanta University. The Atlanta Police Department is assisting, they said. There have been other threats reported at HBCU campuses across the country today.
“We are currently addressing a situation on campus that requires a shelter-in-place notice as a precautionary measure,” a Clark Atlanta spokesperson said in a statement. “Our priority is the safety of all students, faculty, and staff.”
Spelman officials say because of their proximity, students, staff, and faculty are also being told to shelter in place. They say Spelman College has not received any threats, but they have increased their security presence.
