Lockdown Lifted After Threat to Albertus Magnus College

Albertus Magnus College in New Haven was locked down Tuesday afternoon after someone threatened the financial assistance office.

The school posted an alert on its website, saying the campus at 700 Prospect Street was placed on lockdown and afternoon and evening classes were canceled as a precautionary measure recommended by New Haven police.

A New Haven official said the incident started at the mayor's office in Hamden, where someone became aggressive and made a threat against the financial assistance office at Albertus Magnus.

According to the New Haven mayor's office, a suspect has been taken into custody and the lockdown has been lifted.

Police from Hamden, North Haven and New Haven Police are involved in the investigation.

Check back for updates.
 

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