A Monmouth University student's curling iron caused a scare on campus after it was mistaken for a gun. Students were told to shelter in place for hours. JohnBDias reports.
-- A shelter-in-place order at Monmouth University has been lifted after a gun scare.
The university issued the warning Wednesday night due to a possible armed suspect on the campus. No one was allowed to leave or enter for about five hours. County and local police, as well as university security, sprang into action at around 9:15 p.m. to search for a possible shooter. Authorities said detectives used video footage and other technology to track down the person of interest, who is a student. After questioning them, authorities determined the person was carrying a curling iron, not a gun.
"Based upon the diligent efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies, the initial information regarding an armed subject on campus and shots having been fired was unfounded," said a statement by the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office. New UpdatesMonmouth University lifted the shelter-in-place order around 1:45 a.m. Thursday, saying the campus was determined to be safe and there would continue to be an elevated police presence.
All clear-the shelter in place on campus has been lifted, the campus is safe, an elevated police presence remains. Additional information will be sent via emailhttps://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/live-updates/monmouth-university-shelter-in-place-possible-armed-suspect-curling-iron/#post-update-3da145a4
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