College violence...at MY school?! - YorkieTalk.com Forums

AngieDoogles · 03-13-2008, 10:57 AM

It's scary when the possibility of something like that seems real and hits this close to home. This morning our entire campus was put on "Alert". Text messages were sent to students advising them to be on the lookout for and report any "suspicious activity".

Luckily, the person in question was taken into custody not long after the alerts were sent out. We are being told that the text message, which "clearly stated the possibility of an act of violence against a person or persons unspecified", was actually sent to the university by mistake.

Supposedly, it was meant to go to a specific person with which this guy had a domestic dispute. How do you "accidentally" send a threatening text message to the advisement office of your university? It just seems weird to me.

Anyway, I'm thankful that they arrested him before someone was hurt. I hope he gets the help he needs.

mustangbee · 03-13-2008, 11:07 AM

Oh Angie!! It's a shame violence is hitting everywhere. I'm glad you're safe, stay that way OK.

patty58 · 03-13-2008, 11:37 AM

Angie, with all that has gone on I'm sure you were terrified. I'm so glad that nothing serious happened.

For My Coby · 03-13-2008, 08:28 PM

I'm so glad you're safe. Maybe it can be considered a good test of their security plan. Colleges should be safe places!!!!

Patti · 03-14-2008, 06:57 AM

That is scary. Glad you are all safe.

teri88 · 03-14-2008, 07:29 AM

OH! You must have been frantic! I'm glad it all worked out in the end. It's a shame students have to think about any of this when they should be concentrating on their studies instead. Take care!

03-13-2008, 10:57 AM	#1
AngieDoogles Mom to Marty & Maddie Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: TN Posts: 2,995 Blog Entries: 1	College violence...at MY school?! It's scary when the possibility of something like that seems real and hits this close to home. This morning our entire campus was put on "Alert". Text messages were sent to students advising them to be on the lookout for and report any "suspicious activity". Luckily, the person in question was taken into custody not long after the alerts were sent out. We are being told that the text message, which "clearly stated the possibility of an act of violence against a person or persons unspecified", was actually sent to the university by mistake. Supposedly, it was meant to go to a specific person with which this guy had a domestic dispute. How do you "accidentally" send a threatening text message to the advisement office of your university? It just seems weird to me. Anyway, I'm thankful that they arrested him before someone was hurt. I hope he gets the help he needs. __________________ Marty Maddie

03-13-2008, 11:07 AM	#2
mustangbee Donating YT 9000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina :) Posts: 10,616	Oh Angie!! It's a shame violence is hitting everywhere. I'm glad you're safe, stay that way OK. __________________ Friends are God's way of apologizing for our relatives. "Love & Support Our YT Members" Gina & Princess Member of the SSLS

03-13-2008, 11:37 AM	#3
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Angie, with all that has gone on I'm sure you were terrified. I'm so glad that nothing serious happened. __________________ Decide To Make It A Good Day

03-13-2008, 08:28 PM	#4
For My Coby Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Illinois Posts: 4,139	I'm so glad you're safe. Maybe it can be considered a good test of their security plan. Colleges should be safe places!!!! __________________ Diane, and my boys ..... Coby and Reggie !! Striving to be a YTPP - a YT Positive Poster! In Memory of My Beautiful Mother 7/22/28-8/27/08

03-14-2008, 06:57 AM	#5
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	That is scary. Glad you are all safe. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

03-14-2008, 07:29 AM	#6
teri88 Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: NJ Posts: 4,021	OH! You must have been frantic! I'm glad it all worked out in the end. It's a shame students have to think about any of this when they should be concentrating on their studies instead. Take care! __________________ Teri Owned by and completely devoted to Tucker... Maddie, we will always love you *Bandit, you are always in my heart* Proud Member SSLS