Towson University in Maryland faced a security incident today when a bomb threat was called into the campus, leading to the evacuation of the University Union building. According to a statement on the university website, the Towson University Office of Public Safety received the threat and responded by advising students and staff to evacuate and remain a safe distance from the building. "This is not a drill," the website message stressed, urging those not already on campus to stay away until the situation was resolved. The emergency notification was also reported by FOX Baltimore.
Information provided by NottinghamMD indicated that the University Union was specifically targeted, and individuals inside the building when the threat was received were instructed to evacuate immediately. The Towson University Office of Public Safety is coordinating efforts with both university officials and Baltimore County Police in the investigation. As the threat was being assessed, community members were directed to the university’s emergency news page for ongoing updates, and the directive for those nearby was to stay more than 500 feet from the affected building.
While the nature of the threat has not been disclosed, authorities are taking all necessary precautions to ensure the safety of everyone involved. The University Police Department has called on anyone with information about the incident to contact them directly at 410-704-4444.
