A mass shooter threat is rumored to target the Cal State LA Library, making this the second mass shooter threat the campus has seen within the span of one week.
According to campus police dispatchers, police are currently investigating and have determined that there is no threat at the moment.
The rumor, according to the dispatcher, was spread on social media though police do not have a definitive source of where the rumor began.
Public safety sent out a text campus-wide stating, “We have learned of a possible threat to library. Source of info. unknown. Increased security at the library. Be alert. Library is open.”
The UT will update this story as it continues to unfold.
UPDATE: Nov. 4 @ 3:15 p. m.
The Cal State LA official twitter has stated that there has “been unsubstantiated and unconfirmed reports of threats to campus safety. Public Safety has no evidence that any action is planned or has taken place. The university is open.”
Advisory Update: There have been unsubstantiated and unconfirmed reports of threats to campus safety. Public Safety has no evidence that any action is planned or has taken place. The university is open.
— Cal State LA (@CalStateLA) November 4, 2019
According to Cal State LA’s Communications and Public Affairs Office, this is the most recent update on the rumored threat.
This story will continue to be updated as it unfolds.
CORRECTION: Nov. 4 @ 4:02 p.m.
The title of this story is changed to “Second Mass Shooter Threat within a Week Targets Library”
M car • Nov 13, 2019 at 7:10 am
Dear Administration,
WAS A DATE MENTIONED IS THE MASS SHOOTING THREAT?
WAS THE DATE MENTIONED TODAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2019?
RESPONSE TO THESE QUESTIONS REQUESTED.
Fernanda • Nov 8, 2019 at 3:02 pm
FALSE NEWS. The library was never closed although it should have been for the safety of the staff and students.
me • Nov 5, 2019 at 1:56 pm
Thanks for changing the title 🙂
Me • Nov 4, 2019 at 3:01 pm
Heading says “this week”, story says “span of one week”. Makes a big difference. Do Better.
John • Nov 4, 2019 at 2:52 pm
Thank you for posting this, officers were incredibly rude and gave no information
Jen • Nov 4, 2019 at 2:33 pm
The library has now been closed. 2:33pm
Tamara Bakewell • Nov 4, 2019 at 2:24 pm
What are the instructions for staff to follow other that “be alert?”
Anonymous • Nov 4, 2019 at 2:12 pm
Why are the lives of our students and library staff not valued? Close the library.