WASHINGTON — The WHUR broadcast complex was briefly placed under a shelter in place order Tuesday following reports of a bomb threat. Howard University Police said the threat only impacted WHUR, and no other buildings were impacted.
The threat was first reported around 10 a.m. About a half an hour later, Metropolitan Police Department officers gave the all clear.
"We appreciate the patience of our entire University community as we again are confronted with the anxiety of a threat like this," University Police said on Twitter.
Police have not said whether anything was found, or whether anyone was taken into custody for the threat. Additional details were not immediately available.
Last year, Howard University and other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country were the targets of bomb threats, triggering an FBI investigation.
Since January 2022, more than 50 HBCUs, houses of worship, and other faith-based and academic institutions across the country have received racially motivated threats of violence.
The investigation identified one juvenile believed to be responsible for a majority of the threats.
"Hate-fueled and racist threats of violence cause the victims real distress. These threats disrupt the learning environment and the education of college students, as well as other citizens. The FBI will not tolerate anyone trying to instill fear in any community, especially one that has experienced violence and threats of violence historically. The FBI will continue to vigorously pursue anyone responsible for these ongoing threats with help from our law enforcement partners at the federal, state, and local levels."
