Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation At Boston University Academy Building

BOSTON, MA — A building on Boston University's campus was evacuated after a bomb hoax Tuesday morning, according to the university police department.

A large emergency response occurred at 1 University Road, with the Boston University Police Department initially asking people to avoid the area. In an update issued at 10:15 a.m., police identified the incident as a bomb hoax and people were able to return to the building.

“There is no threat to the community at this time, and the building is being reoccupied,” the department said.

The address is home to Boston University Academy, an independent day school serving students in grades nine through 12. The school is located on the university's campus and combines liberal arts coursework with classes at Boston University.

Patch has reached out to the Boston Police Department and will update this post with more information as it becomes available.

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