BATON ROUGE, La. —

Southern University in Baton Rouge is investigating a potential threat reported Tuesday, prompting the evacuation of the campus library as a precaution.

University officials announced that the library will remain closed while police investigate. In a message to students, the university urged everyone to avoid the area until authorities declare it safe. Advertisement

"We know this may be upsetting or inconvenient," the university said in a statement. "But keeping our students, faculty, and staff safe is our top priority. We'll share updates as soon as we have more information."

Campus police and emergency crews are currently on the scene managing the situation. The university also asked anyone who notices suspicious activity to report it immediately to the Southern U

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