Bomb Threat At SDSU: Campus Given All Clear

By Elle Masri / Production Assistant

Published August 22, 2012 at 2:17 PM PDT

This story was published more than 12 years ago.

A bomb-sniffing dog was brought in to investigate a bomb threat at SDSU on August 22, 2012.

At approximately 3:30pm a bomb threat was called in to the U.S. Bank branch at San Diego State University. The West Commons building was immediately evacuated and an alert was sent out warning all to stay clear of the area.

At approximately 4:45pm three bomb sniffing dogs were brought in to sweep the building.

After an investigation by SDSU Police and the bomb unit, the all clear was given at 5:35pm. The building is now safe to re-enter. SDSU PD will continue its investigation to find the suspect who called in the threat.

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Elle Masri

Elle Masri worked for KPBS since 2011, first as a volunteer coordinator and then as a production assistant in the newsroom. Elle attended San Diego State University where she pursued a degree in international business. She hopes to eventually earn an MBA. Elle is a San Diego native and alumni of Canyon Crest Academy High School. She is currently a member of Delta Gamma Sorority and Rotaract. She is also a certified peer educator through GAMMA. Outside of work, Elle enjoys riding her horses, photography, volunteering, and traveling.

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