Southern University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is currently under lockdown due to a potential threat to campus security. University officials issued the lockdown order on Thursday, impacting the entire Baton Rouge landmass, which includes the Southern University Law Center, the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and the Southern University Laboratory School.
A university spokesperson stated that all individuals on campus should immediately shelter in place until further notice. The university is actively collaborating with law enforcement agencies to assess and address the situation. No specific details regarding the nature of the potential threat have been released to the public at this time.
Southern University is not the only Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to experience such threats recently. Hampton University, Alabama State University, and Virginia State University have also reported similar threats to their respective campuses, raising concerns about the safety and security of HBCUs nationwide.
The situation is rapidly evolving, and updates will be provided as they become available. Students, faculty, and staff are urged to remain calm, follow instructions from university officials and law enforcement, and stay informed through official university channels.
Other Recent Incidents
In related news, Coursey Boulevard was briefly closed due to a 'hazardous materials incident'. While details remain scarce, authorities are investigating the matter.
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