what happened at alabama state university today

Today at Alabama State University, there was a major security incident involving a "terroristic threat" to the campus. The university was placed on lockdown as police cleared every building and students were instructed to shelter in place. Classes and campus activities were canceled for the remainder of the day. The lockdown and heightened security were in response to a swatting email falsely reporting an active threat on campus. Law enforcement, including the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency and federal officials, investigated the threat and have confirmed it was not credible. Despite receiving an all-clear, the campus remained closed for safety precautions. This incident occurred alongside similar threats targeting multiple historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) nationwide, which led to lockdowns and cancellations at several other schools as well. Authorities are continuing to work on identifying the source of the threats and ensuring campus safety.