Update: Kentucky State University given all-clear after bomb threat lockdown.
Kentucky State University has been given an all-clear message after a bomb threat forced the college into a lockdown Tuesday morning, according to the school.
Officials say it’s now safe to return to campus and all employees should report. Classes will remain virtual for the day but all other on-campus operations will be business as usual.
In-person classes will resume Wednesday. As a precaution, students and employees will be required to use their campus ID to enter campus and campus buildings.
The lock down was isssued just before 6 a.m. Students were instructed to stay in their dorms and all other people on campus were asked to shelter in-place.
ATF Louisville said they are responding to the scene.
Several other historically black colleges and universities were on lock down Monday due to reported bomb threats. It was the second time this year a group of HBCU’s received a bomb threat.
The FBI said it’s aware of the threats and is investigating.
“The FBI is aware of the series of bomb threats around the country and we are working with our law enforcement partners to address any potential threats,” the agency told McClatchy News in a statement. ”As always, we would like to remind members of the public that if they observe anything suspicious to report it to law enforcement immediately.”
It hasn’t been determined if KSU’s threat is related to Monday’s threat.
This story was originally published February 1, 2022 at 7:27 AM.
