Wayne State campus alert: Police searching for person linked to online threats

DETROIT – Update: Person of interest in Wayne State campus threat arrested

Police are investigating online threats made by Kyle W. Brown against Wayne State University and several other entities.

The Wayne State University Police Department and other law enforcement agencies said they are actively investigating and searching for Brown, according to a university statement posted to Instagram on Tuesday (July 7).

Officials said they are increasing campus security measures out of an abundance of caution.

The university released a photo of the Brown on its website and urged members of the campus community to remain aware of their surroundings and contact police if they see the person.

No additional details about the nature of the threats or the identity of the individual were immediately released.

Wayne State officials said they will provide updates as more information becomes available.