No bomb found after threat called in to UC San Diego
SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — UC San Diego sent out an emergency alert to students Thursday night reporting a possible bomb threat on campus. After a thorough search, no threats to safety were found.
The “Triton Alert” was sent out around 8:20 p.m. According to the alert, the bomb threat was reportedly impacting Atkinson Hall, a classroom and event space in the Warren Mall area of campus.
In a statement, a spokesperson for UCSD said Atkinson Hall was evacuated and the area surrounding it has been cleared of people. The building was cleared of any safety hazards around 11 p.m.
No additional details were immediately available about who called in the threat. The university said they are investigating and requested support from other agencies, including San Diego Fire-Rescue.
In a post on Instagram earlier in the night, UCSD law enforcement asked students and the public to stay away from the Atkinson Hall area “until further notice.” A road closure also appeared to be in place on Voigt Drive from Hopkins Drive to Equality Lane while crews were on scene.
All closures have since been lifted.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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