UPDATE: The following message was sent to all students, faculty and staff at Michigan Technological University at 5:49 am Friday:
"Good morning,
Based on information from Yik Yak and Michigan Tech Information Technology, a suspect in Thursday's social media threats was taken into custody late Thursday night and is currently lodged in Houghton County Jail. The university will have more information later in the morning.
Department of Public Safety and Police Services"
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HOUGHTON, MI-- Officials at Michigan Technological University are investigating a social media threat directed at the campus’ African American community.
The threat was discovered Thursday afternoon on Yik Yak, a platform where users can post anonymously. Tech’s Department of Public Safety has begun an investigation and is working with Yik Yak to uncover additional information. Faculty, staff, and students were notified of the situation via email.
Anyone with information about the post or the sender is asked to call Public Safety and Police Services at 487-2216.
