LSUPD and the Baton Rouge Fire Department Hazardous Materials Division are investigating a hazardous spill at Choppin Hall, according to Sgt. Blake Tabor, LSUPD spokesman.
Tabor said LSUPD believes a University student was conducting an authorized experiment on the seventh floor when a hazardous substance fell or leaked.
A University email identified the substance as N-Butyllithium.
Tabor said no injuries were reported.
The building was evacuated following the spill. Tabor said he does not know when the building will be reopened.
Authorities are not releasing the name of the student at this time.
Tabor said LSUPD does believe foul play was involved.
The University issued an emergency alert text message about the spill earlier this afternoon.
The message advised recipients to avoid the area until further notice.
Check lsureveille.com for further updates.
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