Morgan State University officials announced on Tuesday, that the Richardson Library had to be evacuated after the university received an email threat suggesting the presence of a potential explosive device.
University officials immediately restricted access to the building as the Morgan State University Police Department and the Baltimore Police Department began a thorough inspection of the facility.
It’s a growing concern because HBCUs have been receiving an increasing number of potential on-campus threats from outside sources in September.
The Morgan State University administration released this statement:
Morgan State University received an email threat indicating a potential explosive device in the Richardson Library. At this time, the building has been evacuated and access is temporarily restricted. The Baltimore Police Department has been notified, and—as with all threats—the Morgan State University Police Department is taking the matter very seriously. Officers are actively inspecting each floor of the library.
We urge all members of the campus community to stay away from the Richardson Library until further notice or until an official all-clear has been issued. The safety and well-being of our campus remain our highest priority. Please remain vigilant and aware of your surroundings. As always, if you see something, say something. Report any suspicious activity immediately to the Morgan State University Police Department.
Bomb threat investigated at Alabama HBCU; others reported at schools around nation.
An investigation is underway after a bomb threat Tuesday morning at Alabama A&M University.
About 11 a.m., the historically Black college issued a statement asking students, faculty and staff to stay clear of the JF Drake LRC area.
“If you are not on campus,” the statement read, “please remain safe where you are.”
The college is one of several schools nationwide to receive similar threats today.
Delaware State University, also an HBCU, announced an evacuation and cancelled all classes for the remainder of Tuesday after receiving a bomb threat.
Towson University in Maryland received a threat to its student union and Morgan State University, an HBCU in Maryland, received an email threat that indicated a possible explosive device at the Richardson Library.
Two weeks ago, Alabama State University and at least two other colleges shut down campuses because of terroristic threat.
