FBI Investigating Threat Made to Howard University

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Howard University is increasing security on campus after a reported online threat was made, according to the university. An anonymous threat of violence against students at Howard University was posted online last night by a person claiming to be a student at the University of Missouri, CBS reported. The threat against students at the historically black university was riddled with racial slurs and expletives.

The threat is reportedly in response to Howard University students for standing with University of Missouri students. The Missouri students are protesting what they say is a racist environment at the school.

See a statement here released by the university:

Howard officials said security has been increased out of an “abundance of caution.” Students won’t be penalized for not attending classes if they’re concerned, the officials told NBC-4.

Howard asked anyone who sees something suspicious to call the Howard University Department of Public Safety at 202-806-1100 or D.C. police at 202-727-9099.