Bullet found in Yeager Hall

suspicious and is in possession of that round,” Lockrem said.

A piece of ammunition was found in Yeager Hall Friday, Jan. 13 and was removed by University Police Department officers, according to university officials.

Mike Lockrem, University Marketing and Communications director, said the

According to South Dakota State University’s policy on dangerous weapons and fi rearms, “possession of fi rearms or other dangerous weapons and ammunition on University premises is prohibited unless authorized by the University President, or designee.”

UPD offers firearms storage services but does not accept ammunition.

There have only been four weapons law violations at SDSU

“UPD came over, removed the ammunition, looked around the building, found nothing since 2019 according to the 2022 Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports. All four violations took place on public property adjacent to campus.

Lockrem said there are no suspects tied to the stray ammunition and believes it was a “random incident.”

“There’s nothing to indicate that it wasn’t that,” he said. “Again, nothing suspicious. (UPD) did the sweep … and ensured everyone’s safety.”

University Police Department

Contact Information

Non-emergency number 605-688-5117

Email address sdsu.upd@sdstate.edu

UPD services

Firearm storage, jumpstart service, safety escort, conflict control, self-defence classes