FLCC official: Shelter-in-place was prompted by person with a knife

Finger Lakes Community College activated a shelter-in-place alert on Tuesday after an alarming incident. A student was reportedly spotted near the campus entrance, wielding a knife.

FLCC President Robert Nye communicated that the student, after being observed off-campus, cycled onto the campus premises. The administration immediately sent out a warning message to the FLCC community. The subsequent shelter-in-place order was issued the moment it was confirmed the student had entered the campus.

In a rapid response, the police located the student just 32 minutes after the original report, specifically on the fourth floor of a building where the student was scheduled to attend classes. As of now, the college hasn’t disclosed further details regarding any potential arrests or subsequent legal actions.

In his message to the FLCC community, Dr. Nye expressed gratitude for the swift actions of the police, the college faculty, and students who assisted in reporting. He also highlighted available counseling and mental health services for those affected by the incident, underscoring the college’s commitment to safety and the well-being of its members.