The FBI has identified five persons of interest in connection with a series of bomb threats placed to historically Black colleges and universities in recent weeks, officials said, according to a source.
Authorities say at least 17 schools have received threats since Monday. Howard University canceled classes after receiving threats for a second straight day. No explosive devices have been found.placed to historically Black colleges and universities in recent weeks, officials said, according to a source.
In the past few days, the FBI reported over 20 bomb threats to HBCU’s and other institutions -- from Howard University in Washington, D.C. to Jackson State University in Jackson, Mississippi.The FBI on Wednesday said it is investigating the bomb threats to predominantly HBCUs as hate crimes, according to a statement released by the Bureau.
They FBI says investigation is being coordinated with 20 FBI field offices and is the “highest priority” for the Bureau.
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