Due to a threat of shooting and a bomb, DUOC in Valparaíso suspended classes and evacuated its campus.

The DUOC of Valparaíso was evacuated past noon on Monday due to a threat of shooting and bombing spread through social media. The GOPE of Carabineros arrived at the scene and ruled out the risk of an explosive device at the location. "Following a report about a potential risk situation in the vicinity of our campus, we immediately activated the established security protocols, contacting Carabineros de Chile, and initiating the evacuation of Buildings Brasil 1 and Brasil 2 during the afternoon of this Monday, April 13.

Classes will resume normally today for the evening session starting at 6:30 PM," the institution reported. The educational institution emphasized that "we will not tolerate any action or threat that may endanger the safety of individuals" and stressed that "any situation of this nature will be addressed with the utmost seriousness and in full compliance with the law, actively collaborating with the authorities and implementing the necessary measures according to institutional regulations. " Carabineros interviewed a student who, according to authorities, is considered a suspect.