Alabama State campus operations shut down due to reported terroristic threat

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WIAT) -- Campus operations at Alabama State University have been shut down after the school received a terroristic threat Thursday.

The school says the campus has been shut down until further notice out of an abundance of caution. ASU released the following statement:

"Alabama State University has received a terroristic threat directed at our campus. Out of an abundance of caution, the University has shut down campus operations until further notice.

We are working in close coordination with the appropriate law enforcement agencies to assess the situation and to ensure the safety and security of our students, faculty, staff, and the broader ASU community.

The safety of our Hornet family is our highest priority."