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Fort Collins Durward Hall case: what CSU has confirmed
For students and families, the university said testing of recovered items was still pending and reported no ongoing campus risk; it also said police made a second arrest and outlined residence-hall bans on weapons and explosives.
In an Oct. 16 message, Colorado State University said police recovered materials from a Durward Hall room and arrested a student after a report that the student possessed bomb-making materials.
Here’s what CSU has confirmed about the materials, what police have done, what it said about campus safety and what residence-hall rules prohibit.
What has CSU confirmed about the materials recovered at Durward Hall?
The substances involved could not be confirmed until testing was complete, according to CSU’s undated safety page. The page said the CSU Police Department was working with the Colorado Bureau of Investigation to test the items.
What has happened in the investigation?
The CSU Police Department was notified of a potential concern at Durward Hall on Monday, Oct. 12. It immediately sought a search warrant, which was executed that afternoon. The CSU Police Department made a second arrest in the case Oct. 15, according to CSU’s Oct. 16 message.
CSU’s undated safety page described the investigation as active and said the university could not release further details at the time.
What did CSU say about campus safety?
CSU’s undated safety page said all substances of concern had been removed from the room and reported no ongoing risk to campus. The page said the Northern Colorado Bomb Squad advised that evacuating the residence hall was unnecessary based on the substances described.
What does CSU’s residence-hall policy prohibit?
CSU’s Residence Life Housing & Dining policy bars students from carrying, possessing, using or storing weapons, including firearms, in residence halls or dining facilities. It prohibits firearms, weapons and explosives of any nature in residence halls, including fireworks and flammable liquids. The policy also names ammunition, lighter fluid and Zippo®-type lighters among prohibited materials.