Several historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) were placed on lockdown Thursday afternoon after receiving threats. This comes one day after the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk and coincides with the 24th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks.
Authorities have not released details regarding connections between the events.
Virginia State University, Alabama State University, and Hampton University confirmed lockdowns on Thursday morning after alerts were sent to students, faculty, and staff.
Clark Atlanta University issued a shelter-in-place order around 12:15 p.m. EST, prompting the entire Atlanta University Center to go into shelter-in-place.
Law enforcement agencies are investigating the threats, though officials have not publicly identified a motive.
At approximately 1:50 p.m. EST, the shelter-in-place order was lifted for the Atlanta University Center.
This is a developing story.
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