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Officials: Heldenfels Hall closed because of "written threat"
By: Chris Hokanson
Issue date: 2/6/08 Section: News
Updated: 9:35 a.m. Wednesday
Texas A&M Univeristy Police closed Heldenfels Hall Wednesday because of a "written threat,"said UPD Chief Elmer Schneider. Police stationed at Heldenfels confirmed that the building will be closed for the entire day, but would only say it was staying closed "for safety precautions."
Schneider said the threat was discovered late Tuesday night, and because the building was unoccupied, law enforcement officers were able to safely and closely inspect the building. The decision to close the building for all of Wednesday was made by Univeristy officials Wednesday morning, he said. Scheider said he expects Heldenfels Hall to reopen on Thursday.
The e-mail, sent in accordance with the Federal Clery Act, reported the building closing and stated that the threat was received Tuesday night. According to the notice, UPD and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms inspected the building Tuesday night.
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