By Foster Nicholas | Editor-in-Chief
Baylor University lifts its shelter in place alert as there is no longer a threat on campus. This follows a one-hour campus shutdown where multiple police agencies pursued three robbery suspects that fled from 8th Street and Bagby Avenue after a traffic stop Thursday afternoon.
Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Ryan Howard said following the traffic stop at 11:50 a.m., the driver and two passengers fled and reached Baylor’s campus which prompted a Baylor emergency alert on Baylor’s Waco campus urging students, staff and faculty to take immediate shelter as the suspects were last seen “near/on campus.”
One suspect is in custody while two suspects remain at large but have been confirmed to no longer be on Baylor’s campus. They were described as two black males, mid-20s wearing black. A law enforcement helicopter has been spotted hovering over the campus.
All individuals attending session three and four of Baylor Line Camp are safe and were secured in a locked campus facility throughout the incident, according to an update from New Student Programs. Students who attend Line Camp turn in their phones at the beginning of the session, but sources stated that means to contact their parents have been issued.
“At this time, the ‘all clear’ had been given and we have resumed normal Line Camp activities,” the update stated. “The New Student Programs staff are providing updates for students following the incident, and providing space to discuss with students as they may need.”
Baylor’s building emergency coordinators were advised that it was not an active shooter situation and the Baylor Department of Public Safety sent out periodic notifications until the situation was resolved, including an all clear.
“Dangerous situation on Waco campus! Seek secure shelter now! Stay away from doors and windows,” the initial warning sent out at 12:11 p.m. stated. “THIS IS NOT A DRILL!”
This is a developing story. No further information is available.
