US campus shut down after 2 devices found

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AP New Orleans
Last Updated : Jul 16 2014 | 11:19 PM IST
Bomb technicians are working to neutralize a suspicious device near one of Louisiana's largest universities while authorities investigate a second suspicious package found in a tin a nearby parking garage.
Louisiana state police said in a Facebook post that residents near University of Louisiana at Lafayette may hear a controlled explosion.
State Trooper Brooks David says the bomb squad was neutralizing the first device, which was found in a trash can. Authorities say they are carefully examining the second device.
Classes and other activities were cancelled for the day.
Lafayette police spokesman Kyle Soriez says someone called about 5:35 am to say a bomb had been placed at Girard Park, which sits next to the sprawling, 1,500-acre (600-hectare) university campus.
University spokeswoman Kathleen Thames says about 5,500 students are enrolled in summer school and 400 freshmen were coming for orientation.
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First Published: Jul 16 2014 | 11:19 PM IST