LEXINGTON, Va. – UPDATE - 3:30 p.m. Thursday
10 News is following up on a shelter-in-place that happened on Wednesday at Washington & Lee University.
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Washington & Lee officials gave 10 News the following statement with an update to the situation:
The directive to shelter in place was issued following receipt of an anonymous communication alleging a general threat to campus. The communication did not target a specific individual or location. At this time, we have no reason to think that the communication came from a member of the campus community or that it was related to a separate incident reported at Davidson Park that involved fireworks, which were initially reported as possible gunfire. Our Public Safety staff contacted law enforcement immediately and issued the shelter-in-place order. Law enforcement responded quickly and conducted a thorough search. It was determined that there was no active threat to campus safety and the shelter-in-place order was lifted at 7:23 p.m. As law enforcement is continuing its investigation, the university will not be sharing additional details. We take all safety concerns very seriously and are grateful for law enforcement’s swift response and our campus community’s patience and cooperation.
Washington & Lee
UPDATE - 7:30 p.m.
The shelter-in-place has been lifted at Washington & Lee University, according to university officials.
In a Facebook post, the university said the search is complete and all buildings are clear. Officials said law enforcement will provide additional security cameras on campus Wednesday night.
UPDATE - 4:30 p.m.
Washington & Lee University officials said there is no active violence on campus at this time.
In an update, the university said an investigation is ongoing, and out of an abundance of caution, students and staff should continue to shelter in place.
ORIGINAL STORY
Washington & Lee University is under a shelter-in-place, according to the university’s Facebook page.
According to the school’s alert, the university received notice of a possible threat to campus and law enforcement is on the scene.
Stay with 10 News as this story develops