Florida Gulf Coast University became aware of social media threats to the campus on Wednesday through a Twitter account.
The University Police Department coordinated efforts with sheriff’s offices in Collier, Lee, and Hendry counties and the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force to ensure the safety of the campus and the students.
Lee County Sheriff's Office has arrested Wesley Ricardo Huffman and has charged him with a written threat of mass shooting.
According to the police report, Huffman decided to post the threats to get people to listen to him. He said he didn't mean to carry out the threats.
Huffman has been suspended from FGCU.
The University Police Department encourages students to report anything suspicious.
It is also reviewing its response to the incident and how we can improve its actions in the future, just as we would with any emergency.
Increased safety measures on campus include the following:
- Increased campus patrols
- Monitoring vehicles coming to and leaving campus with license plate recognition Remaining engaged with local and federal law enforcement agencies
- Increased visibility at on-campus events
- Officer Awareness
Report all suspicious activity to the University Police Department at 239-590-1900.
To: FGCU Students, Faculty and Staff⁰From: University Police Department⁰Subject: Social media threat leads to arrest of student⁰Date: April 12, 2023
— FGCU Police Department (@FGCUPD) April 12, 2023
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