Temple University's Lewis Katz School Of Medicine Closed Due To 'Potential Threat,' Suspect In Custody
PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Temple University says a suspect is in custody after a threat was made against the Lewis Katz School of Medicine. There is no longer a threat at against the school but it will remain closed Friday.
TU Alert (1/2): The individual responsible for the threat directed at the LK School of Medicine is in custody. There is no longer a threat against the school. The School of Medicine will remain closed and classes canceled for the day, October 25, 2019.
— Temple University (@TempleUniv) October 25, 2019
Other schools at the health science campus are open and operating as usual.
Clinical activities at Temple University Hospital will continue as scheduled.
TU Alert (2/2): Activities at Temple University Hospital, including clinical practices, Temple Faculty Physicians, and the remainder of the Health Sciences Center Campus will continue as scheduled.
— Temple University (@TempleUniv) October 25, 2019
The university says all essential employees should check with their supervisors and plan to report to work.