School officials at Eastern Florida State College's campus in Cocoa, Florida, are advising students and faculty to stay indoors with doors locked, while threats of gun violence are being investigated by officials.
A post on the school's website reads, "Authorities are investigating reports of a suspect threatening gun violence on the College's Cocoa Campus. Remain indoors and lock doors until further notice."
At 10 a.m. the school tweeted:
EFSC Alert - Cocoa campus emergency ended. Campus safe. Lockdown over. Cocoa classes cancelled for rest of day.
— Eastern Florida (@efscTitans) November 17, 2015
EFSC Alert - Suspect threatening gun violence at Cocoa campus. Remain indoor and lock doors until further notice.
— Eastern Florida (@efscTitans) November 17, 2015
And, at 10:38 a.m. the school sent out another update:
EFSC Alert - Cocoa Campus remains on lockdown until further notice because of threatened gun violence.
— Eastern Florida (@efscTitans) November 17, 2015
Eastern Florida State College was also on lockdown in January of last year after a parking lot fight resulted in a person getting shot. This is a developing story. Check back for more information.
UPDATE: Eastern Florida State has lifted the lockdown. However, classes are canceled for the day.
EFSC Alert - Cocoa campus emergency ended. Campus safe. Lockdown over. Cocoa classes cancelled for rest of day.
— Eastern Florida (@efscTitans) November 17, 2015