Update at 3:15 p.m. — The all clear was given around 1:30 p.m. and Marymount’s campus was reopened, according to police. The threat that prompted the evacuation was posted on social media, according to the university.
FINAL: Campus has been swept, determined to be clear and is now re-opened.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) April 1, 2018
Marymount University Statement Regarding Campus Evacuation
April 1, 2018: pic.twitter.com/6u8Zg1sj1l— Marymount University (@marymountu) April 1, 2018
Earlier: One suspect has been taken into police custody after a bomb threat prompted the evacuation of Marymount University.
Bomb dogs are sweeping the north Arlington campus “out of an abundance of caution,” according to the Arlington County Police Department. Students and others on campus have been evacuated to a nearby park.
The threat comes on both April Fool’s Day and Easter Sunday. The university is closed through Tuesday due to the Easter holiday, according to an academic calendar.
ACPD is asking the public to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
More via social media:
Campus Evacuation! Campus Evacuation due to bomb threat. This is not a drill. Entire campus community walk to park across from Osta. Follow directions from authorities.
— Marymount University (@marymountu) April 1, 2018
UPDATE: One suspect has been taken into custody. Campus remains evacuated while EOD K9s sweep campus out of an abundance of caution.
— ArlingtonCountyPD (@ArlingtonVaPD) April 1, 2018
Dear Marymount students, please take the evacuation directions seriously, and we will update you with more information. This is not a drill. pic.twitter.com/rmkYBwfbXS
— Marymount Univ. SGA (@MarymountSGA) April 1, 2018
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