Active Police Investigation

Good morning MEC Campus Community:

I write to share important information about the CUNYAlert and subsequent messaging sent from the campus media sources this morning. Initially, when we made the call to keep the campus open, the NYPD assured us that it was safe for people to come to campus but neglected to disclose fully where they were in their investigation. We have received updated information about the NYPD’s investigation and therefore have decided to transition to a remote instructional and work environment for faculty, staff, and students.

The NYPD has identified the shooter. Therefore there is no search for an active shooter.

Counseling is available to students, faculty, and staff and can be accessed by contacting the following:

• Counseling and Psychological Services can be reached at: CAP@mec.cuny.edu.
• The Campus Chaplain, Father Ralph Rivera, can be reached at: RRiverasj@mec.cuny.edu.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of the victims.