Archive · 12 Jun 2025
Lamar University Campus Evacuated Following Bomb Threat Report
Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, had to ask everyone to leave the campus quickly on Wednesday afternoon.
This was because someone called in a bomb threat, meaning they said there was a bomb somewhere on campus.
The police are looking into the threat to make sure everyone is safe.
People were told to leave at 12:35 PM.
No bombs have been found, and nobody has been hurt.
The university is telling everyone to stay away until they say it's okay to come back.
Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas, ordered an immediate evacuation on Wednesday.
The evacuation was prompted by a bomb threat reported to Lamar University Police.
An LU Alert was issued at 12:35 PM, instructing staff and students to evacuate.
The university confirmed an ongoing investigation via social media.
No devices have been found and there have been no reported injuries.
- Who
- Staff and students of Lamar University and Lamar University Police.
- What
- Lamar University evacuated its Beaumont campus due to a bomb threat.
- When
- The evacuation order was issued at 12:35 PM on Wednesday.
- Where
- Lamar University campus in Beaumont, Texas.
- Why
- The evacuation was prompted by a bomb threat made to the university.
- University
- Lamar University
- Location
- Beaumont, Texas
- Threat
- Bomb Threat
- Evacuation Time
- 12:35 PM Wednesday
- Status
- Ongoing investigation