A bomb threat called into Kyle Field of Texas A&M on Thursday caused football practice for the university’s team, the Aggies, to be canceled and evacuated. A ‘Code Maroon’ was posted on the school’s website, Fox News reported.
An update posted on October 13 said, “As a precaution, the stadium and the Bright Building are currently being evacuated. University Police is searching the facilities. Everyone is asked to avoid the area.”
Head Coach Jimbo Fisher could be seen outside the field talking with other coaches during the situation, according to Fox News. There were no arrests or injuries reported that were related to the bomb threat.
Texas A&M released a statement following the situation to clarify what happened, Sports Illustrated reported. It also discussed details to be taken moving forward.
“An anonymous call was received through Texas A&M University Technology Services Help Desk Central that made reference to the stadium,” the statement read. “University Police was immediately notified.
“Evacuation procedures were initiated for the stadium and the adjoining Bright Football Complex as a precaution. A Code Maroon message was issued at 1:25 p.m. notifying the campus community of the evacuations and asking everyone to avoid the area.
“An Incident Command Post was established nearby where University Police managed the incoming response and search of the facilities. Members of the College Station Bomb Unit, Texas Department of Public Safety, and the Federal Bureau of Investigation assisted University Police officers in conducting the searches. Three University Police K-9s that specialize in explosive detection were also involved in the searches.
“The facilities were cleared by law enforcement at 3:45 p.m. and a Code Maroon was issued notifying the campus community. As this is an active investigation, no additional information can be released at this time.”
Kyle Field has been the home of the Aggies since 1905. Renovations between 2014 to 2015 made it one of the largest college stadiums in the country.
