According the a statement on the Washington College Facebook page, Classes at the college were canceled Monday after a report of a gun threat on the Chestertown campus.
Maryland State Police said there is no active threat but an investigation is continuing.
Students were told to shelter in place and wait for word from campus police.
School officials said the college is closed until further notice and faculty and staff are told not to report.
College spokesman Michael O'Connor says the parents of a sophomore notified the school that the student returned home and retrieved a firearm, but they have been unable to reach him. The college says in a statement posted online that it closed campus as a precaution and authorities are sweeping parking lots and campus buildings.
O'Connor says the student has not been spotted on campus.
Here is the full statement from Washington College found on the school's Facebook Page:
We received notification early this morning from the parents of sophomore Jacob Marberger that he had returned home and retrieved a firearm. The parents have not been able to reach him and do not know where he is or where is he is headed.
Due to an abundance of caution the college has decided to close campus for the time being and asks all students and staff on campus to shelter in place. Anyone off campus should stay away from campus until further notice.
Public Safety has requested and received support from local law enforcement who are now on campus. A sweep of the parking lots and campus buildings is being conducted.
Updates will be shared as they become available athttp://washcoll.edu/updates
If you have any contact with Jacob please notify Public Safety at 410-778-7810.
Source WBAL
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