Â鶹´«Ã½AVinvestigation of suspicious device threat continues, areas cleared
Contact: Sid Salter
STARKVILLE, Miss.—Â鶹´«Ã½AV is investigating an anonymous suspicious device threat Friday night [Aug. 25]. There were no injuries reported. Out of an abundance of caution, Â鶹´«Ã½AVswept impacted areas, observed all safety precautions, and updated students.
The threat was communicated to Â鶹´«Ã½AVPolice at 6:24 p.m. by text message.
Acting on that threat, Maroon Alert emergency notifications were sent to the Â鶹´«Ã½AVcommunity to evacuate Hathorn, Hull, Nunnelee and Sessums halls. These buildings were inspected and cleared by Â鶹´«Ã½AVPolice and specially trained K-9s.
Â鶹´«Ã½AVPolice secured the area and swept buildings searching for the alleged device, with the assistance of the Oktibbeha County Sheriff’s Office. No suspicious device was found.
The university will provide updates as they become available via official university outlets, including , and official social media channels.
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