Possible bomb threat at University of Denver; Update: Threat not legitimate

Justin Joseph, of Denver’s Fox affiliate KDVR, is reporting that a bomb threat was called in to the University of Denver this afternoon. This is just the latest in a recent series of threats made to college campuses around the country.

University media people tell me they are checking with their campus police department.

— justinjoseph (@justinjoseph) September 24, 2012

@DenverPolice have you all heard anything about a threat made at University of Denver campus?

— justinjoseph (@justinjoseph) September 24, 2012

@KDVR alleged threat comes after several similar ones made at campuses all around the country and a week before Presidential debate.

— justinjoseph (@justinjoseph) September 24, 2012

The university is hosting the first presidential debate on Thursday, October 3.

Joseph reports that so far, no evacuations have been ordered.

@KDVR University: threat was not specific therefore no evacuation. Working with DPD. Too soon to tell if connected with other threats

— justinjoseph (@justinjoseph) September 24, 2012

Twitchy will continue to monitor this story and update you if further details emerge.

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RT @DenverPolice: @justinjoseph There was a bomb threat made, but at this time it does not appear to be legitimate.

— justinjoseph (@justinjoseph) September 24, 2012