Bomb threat at University of Virginia; Shannon, Clemons libraries evacuated

A bomb threat was reported at the University of Virginia's Shannon Library, leading authorities to evacuate it and the adjacent Clemons Library. University police are investigating the threat and have asked people to stay away from the area.

A bomb threat was reported at the Shannon Library at the University of Virginia (UVA) in the US on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate the building and nearby facilities, the University's Police Division said on Friday.

In a series of posts on X, the police division stated that officers were on the scene investigating the threat and evacuating both Shannon Library and Clemons Library at the university.

Police Issue Alerts and Updates

According to the alerts posted by the UVA's police division, the first update at around 10:59 am (local time) said that a bomb threat had been reported at Shannon Library and that the facility was being evacuated. A subsequent alert at 11:14 am (local time) urged people to evacuate both Shannon and Clemons Libraries and avoid the area as police continued their investigation.

Later updates at 11:49 am and 12:19 pm (local times) confirmed that both libraries had been evacuated while officers remained on site conducting checks. Authorities said university operations outside the two libraries remained normal and advised people to stay away from the area until further notice.

Official Alert Text

"UVA Emergency Alert: 1219 PM: BOMB THREAT at Shannon Library. University Police are on scene investigating. Both Shannon and Clemons Libraries have been evacuated. University Operations remain normal outside of Shannon and Clemons. Next update will be in thirty minutes," the post read. (ANI)

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