A rash of bomb threats hit college and university libraries

At least 15 colleges and universities throughout the United States have been hit with bomb threats. These threats have referenced explosive devices being set in or near campus libraries. Three Pennsylvania universities were among those targeted: West Chester University, Millersville University and Shippensburg University.

The University of Florida reported gunshots at the Smathers Library, as did Grove City College in Pennsylvania. Western Washington University reported a “non-specific threat” near their library.

Four of the targeted institutions are historically Black colleges and universities.

Officials have linked these bomb threats, as well as less location-specific threats received this week, as part of a swatting effort.

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