September 19, 2016
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Douglass Parking Deck on Rutgers University campus. in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Law enforcement officials have declared that a suspicious package has been "deemed safe" after it was discovered on the Rutgers University campus.
The school announced Monday at 8:04 a.m. that police responded to the Douglass Parking Deck in New Brunswick, New Jersey.
RU ALERT: Police are investigating a Suspicious Package at Douglass Parking Deck. Avoid the area. 09/19/2016 08:04:18 EDT
— Rutgers University (@RutgersU) September 19, 2016
Authorities advised the public to avoid the area while an investigation was conducted.
At 10:06 p.m., the university announced the area surrounding the parking garage has been reopened.
UPDATE: Area surrounding the Douglass Parking Deck has been reopened. Package has been deemed safe. Thank you for your patience.
— Rutgers University (@RutgersU) September 19, 2016
No other details were disclosed.
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Law enforcement officials are also conducting probes into two other bombings in the state.
Earlier this morning, a device detonated at a train station in Elizabeth as the FBI was working to disarm it. Four other devices were also discovered. Authorities have not reported any injuries.
On Saturday, a pipe bomb exploded before a charity 5K run to benefit military personnel in Seaside Park, Ocean County. No one was injured, but the event was canceled.
