Salem State U Evacuated Dorm After Bomb Threat That Was a Hoax

Salem State U Evacuated Dorm After Bomb Threat That Was a Hoax

Campus hoaxes are off the wall this year, but this is the type of hoax where a school can’t take a chance.

FOX 25 News in Boston reports:

Dorm at Salem State University evacuated after bomb threat, later deemed hoax, police say

A dorm was evacuated at Salem State University following an alleged bomb threat that was deemed a hoax.

According to the Salem State University Police Department, the incident began when a community member received a social media message about a possible bomb threat at Marsh Hall.

University Police, along with the Massachusetts State Police and City of Salem Police, responded promptly, evacuating the building as a precaution.

“Student safety is our top priority, which is why the university took the situation seriously,” University Police Chief Trish Murphy wrote on Facebook.

Explosive detection dogs were used as part of the investigation at Marsh Hall.

Marsh Dining Hall was closed for the night as a result of the incident.

The threat was deemed a hoax after an investigation led to an arrest and confession.

Chief Murphy expressed gratitude towards the students for their patience during the evacuation.

“I want to thank the Marsh Hall students for their patience and actions this evening,” Chief Murphy wrote. “We are sorry that the fall semester began this way, but we are committed to the safety of everyone in our community.”

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