Federal agents detain Columbia University student in campus housing
Federal agents detained a Columbia University student inside a campus housing building as part of a missing-person search, according to a statement from Columbia’s acting president. The incident occurred on Thursday, with agents from the Department of Homeland Security involved in the operation.
The university said agents entered the residential building while pursuing information related to the missing person case and detained the student present at the scene. No further details about the investigation or the student’s status were provided in the statement.
Columbia officials emphasized ongoing coordination with law enforcement and noted that the safety and privacy of students are being prioritized as the inquiry continues.