Bethune-Cookman University on lockdown after threat

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Bethune-Cookman University went into lockdown Thursday after officials say a threat was made against the  school.

The school posted on its Facebook page at 12:23 p.m saying: “Due to a potential threat to campus safety, as a precaution, Bethune-Cookman University is currently on lockdown.”

The alert did not give any details on the nature of the threat received by the school.

Due to the lockdown, all classes were canceled, and students were told to return to their dorm rooms and shelter in place.

All faculty and staff were also sent home, and those not on campus were told to plan to work remotely.

“Safety is our first priority, and we will continue to provide updates,” the school’s Facebook message said.

No other information was immediately released by the university.