US: Broward College's Central Campus in Davie, Fla., closed for day after false report of shooting incident on campus June 8 /update 1

Event

Officials at Broward College have closed its Central Campus in Davie, Florida, for the rest of the day after an apparently false report of a shooting incident on campus prompted a heavy police response June 8. Authorities have not found evidence of a shooting around Central Campus' Building 9, the site of the initial police response, or at other schools in the area. Police have reportedly launched a secondary sweep of Broward College as a precaution and are investigating the source of the report.

Heightened security and disruptions to transport and business will probably affect the vicinity of Broward College's Central Campus over the coming hours. Lingering disruptions are also likely at other educational institutions in the area that were placed on lockdown as the investigation continues.

Advice

Avoid the area until police give the all-clear. Consider taking alternative routes to circumvent related disruptions. Adhere to all instructions issued by local authorities.