Threat prompts evacuations at Robert Morris University – WTAE

Threat prompts evacuations at Robert Morris University  WTAE

Robert Morris University said a threat led to the evacuation of two campus buildings Thursday evening. Sky 4 flies over RMU campus: See the video above A bomb threat was received at the Nicholson Center, which is the student center, and the Patrick Henry Center, which houses the library, according to an emergency alert. Looking for more news in your area | Subscribe to the WTAE YouTube Channel In addition to the evacuation of those buildings and areas nearby, the alert said that people who are not in the area should stay away. RMU police are investigating the threat. Allegheny County police told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 that they have been requested to assist the investigation.

The University reopened the building just after 6:30 p.m. Students told Pittsburgh's Action News 4 reporter Felicity Taylor that there was some chaos at first, but everything was quickly under control. "Police were like sort of, like, watching people come in and out, making sure everybody came out. But the big thing was the fire alarm going off," sophomore Cole Lager said. Police have not released the specific content of the threat. Students said that while they don't know if it was a joke or not, everyone should be careful about what they post online. "That kind of stuff really isn't funny," sophomore Connor