Dallas Baptist University Placed On Lockdown After Threat Called-In To Campus Police

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DALLAS (KRLD) - Dallas Baptist University evacuated the campus after duel threats were received on Tuesday afternoon.

THIS IS NOT A DRILLWe have received a threat against our campus and are evacuating the DBU campus IMMEDIATELY.For those who cannot evacuate the main campus, move to the Burg Center immediately.All classes are cancelled today, Tuesday, Oct. 15. Further instructions to come.

— D.B.U. (@DBUPatriots) October 15, 2019

Earlier, DBU Police received a bomb and coordinated armed threat to campus. In consultation with DPD and the FBI, campus was evacuated out of an abundance of caution.DBU is working with DPD to sweep campus and clear for safe return of students. No injuries. More info to come.

— D.B.U. (@DBUPatriots) October 15, 2019

The university tweeted the announcement at 1:06 p.m. Tuesday saying those who cannot evacuate the campus should move to the Burg Center immediately.

The university received the bomb threat and coordinated armed threat by phone at campus police dispatch.

No injuries were reported.

All classes for the remainder of the day have been canceled.