LSUPD investigating suspicious package near Thomas Boyd Hall

By Staff Reports

April 7, 2014

The area surrounding Thomas Boyd hall is roped off Monday after LSUPD discovered suspicious packages with what students say contained the word “bomb” on them.

The LSU Police Department is currently investigating a suspicious package near Thomas Boyd Hall.
Adam Kirschbaum, petroleum engineering sophomore, said there were multiple boxes in the area labeled “bomb.” He said he was evacuated around 3 p.m.
LSUPD spokesman Capt. Cory Lalonde said they have secured the area and are waiting on the Baton Rouge Police Department bomb squad to arrive on the scene.
Lalonde advised students not to crowd the area.
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A robot from the Baton Rouge City Police Bomb Squad is sent out to examine the suspicious packages Monday, April 7, 2014 near Thomas D. Boyd Hall.

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LSUPD taped off the surrounding area near Thomas D. Boyd Hall on Monday, April 7, 2014 after a call was received from the Bursar’s Office about suspicious packages found near the building.

Lauren Duhon
LSUPD taped off the surrounding area near Thomas D. Boyd Hall on Monday, April 7, 2014 after a call was received from the Bursar’s Office about suspicious packages found near the building.

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Suspicious packages rest in a hallway Monday, April 7, 2014 between Thomas D. Boyd Hall.

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LSUPD

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A robot and a bomb specialist from the Baton Rouge City Police Bomb Squad are sent out to examine the suspicious packages Monday, April 7, 2014 near Thomas D. Boyd Hall.

Lauren Duhon
A robot from the Baton Rouge City Police Bomb Squad is sent out to examine the suspicious packages Monday, April 7, 2014 near Thomas D. Boyd Hall.

Lauren Duhon
LSUPD taped off the surrounding area near Thomas D. Boyd Hall on Monday, April 7, 2014 after a call was received from the Bursar’s Office about suspicious packages found near the building.

Lauren Duhon