A scare at Clark Atlanta University on Monday, when a suspicious package prompted an afternoon of tension, ended with relief as Atlanta police gave the all clear. The package, which caused concern on the historic campus southwest of downtown Atlanta, was investigated and deemed non-hazardous, authorities confirmed. The incident, which unfolded around 1:30 p.m., came to a resolution before the evening, with an "all clear" being issued slightly before 4 p.m. This information was reported by FOX 5 Atlanta.

While the Atlanta Police Department handled the situation, students and staff of Clark Atlanta University were instructed to quickly shelter in place. The safety measures remained in effect until the police had thoroughly to investigate the package, located on Student Movement Boulevard at Webster Street. A bomb robot was deployed as part of the precautionary measures, which was captured by First Alert Chopper footage. Details of these events were outlined by Atlanta News First.

According to authorities, the ominous package did not contain any materials deemed threatening to the university body. The scare had a grip on campus activities, suspending the normal ebb and flow of academic life at the private HBCU, until the incident was resolved. "Did not contain any dangerous or hazardous materials," a police spokesperson stated, confirming the absence of a threat, as per reports by Atlanta News First.

The situation stemmed from an increased sense of vigilance, prevalent in today's densely populated educational spaces, where the threats loom invisible until they present themselves all too real. The university spokesperson, however, was quick to emphasize the importance of the shelter in place order, noting the imperative for such protocols to ensure to not only protect, but also to reassure the campus community amid potential dangers. This is a developing story and readers are encouraged to stay tuned to Atlanta News First for forthcoming updates.