Jacksonville University students and staff are safe to return to campus after threat

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — UPDATED STORY: 1/22/2021 5:46 p.m.:

Good news, JSO has issued an all-clear for JU after a threat on Friday evening. Students and staff can return to campus.

ORIGINAL STORY 1/22/2021 3:45 p.m.:

The Jacksonville University is asking students and staff who are currently on campus to evacuate immediately due to a threat made to the school.

Students and staff are being asked to find a safe place off campus until further notice.

The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office is currently on scene investigating the incident.

JU posted the following statement on their website:

“Due to a threat made this afternoon (January 22), anyone currently on campus is asked to evacuate IMMEDIATELY. Authorities have been notified, and the incident is under investigation. Find a safe place to shelter off campus until further notice.”

A spokesperson for JU told Action News that a staff member received an email today from someone threatening a shooting and bomb on campus.

Around 3 p.m. JU immediately implemented its emergency plan.

This is a developing story, Action News Jax will update this story once we learn more.

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