YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - Out of an abundance of caution, Eastern Gateway Community College closed all of its buildings on both Steubenville and Youngstown campuses Tuesday after a possible threat.

Below is a statement from Eastern Gateway President Michael Geoghegan about the ongoing situation.

“Between 1 and 1:30 p.m. today, Eastern Gateway received a phone call that included a general threat of violent action on an Eastern Gateway campus. The college’s security team immediately engaged law enforcement in Steubenville and Youngstown, and, out of an abundance of caution, evacuated and closed all facilities associated with the college. This is an ongoing law enforcement investigation. As a result, both campuses will remain closed tomorrow, April 14th, to give police the time and space they need to do their work and to ensure the safety of the public, and our staff, students, and faculty. Online classes will continue as scheduled. We will continue to provide updates until this issue is resolved. We want to thank all of the first responders who are providing their assistance to us at this time.”

-President Michael Geoghegan

Geoghegan told 21 News they do not know the identity of the caller but are working with police to find out more information. 

He said both EGCC campuses will remain closed Wednesday and hopefully reopen Thursday.