COLLEGE STATION, Texas – The “all-clear” has been given for students and staff to return to normal operations after police investigated a bomb threat at Texas A&M University.
An anonymous call was received through Texas A&M University Technology Services Help Desk Central that made reference to Kyle Field. The University Police Department was immediately notified.
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As a precaution, evacuation procedures were initiated for the stadium and the adjoining Bright Football Complex. In addition, a Code Maroon message was issued at 1:25 p.m. notifying the campus community of the evacuations and asking everyone to avoid the area.
An incident command post was established nearby where police managed the incoming response and search of the facilities.
Members of the College Station Bomb Unit, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted in conducting the searches. Three University Police K-9s that specialize in explosive detection were also involved.
The facilities were cleared by law enforcement at 3:45 p.m.
As this is an active investigation, no additional information can be released at this time.
All Clear: University Police has issued an all clear for the bomb threat at Kyle Field and the Bright Football Complex. https://t.co/g67O4cJOwz
— CodeMaroon @ TAMU (@TAMUCodeMaroon) October 13, 2022
Bomb threat received for Kyle Field. Evacuations are underway as a precaution. All others are asked to avoid the area.https://t.co/TJ0m2KnQ7G
— CodeMaroon @ TAMU (@TAMUCodeMaroon) October 13, 2022
UPDATE: Kyle Field/Bright Football Complex are being searched by UPD. All other campus activities can continue as normal. https://t.co/SGb1WKO29i
— CodeMaroon @ TAMU (@TAMUCodeMaroon) October 13, 2022