Authorities are investigating after explosive devices were found following a suspicious death on the campus of the University of Central Florida in Orlando Monday morning.
The man's body was found sometime around 1 a.m. in Tower One, an on-campus residence near the school's arena, officials told WESH. It appears the victim's fatal wounds were self-inflicted, officials said.
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Several suspicious devices, including an assault weapon and improvised explosives, were found inside the building after investigators were called to the scene, WESH reported.
Officials immediately evacuated the building and a bomb squad was called to the scene.About 500 students were evacuated and a nearby parking garage was closed.
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UCF's main campus is closed for classes and employees until noon, the school said. The university is providing counselors to students who wish to speak with them at the Recreation and Wellness Center.
The UCF Police Department is investigating and the Orange County Sheriff's Office is assisting. The victim hasn't been identified.
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