CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. — University of Virginia Police said there would be "enhanced security measures in and near" John Paul Jones Arena after the university received a threatening email around noon Saturday about the memorial service planned for three slain football players.
"We're taking all reasonable measures to ensure the safety of our patrons and the security of the facility," police wrote. "If you see anything suspicious, please notify law enforcement or security professionals immediately."
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D'Sean Perry, Lavel Davis Jr. and Devin Chandler, who were killed late Sunday after returning from a class field trip, will be honored during a memorial service at the area at 3:30 p.m.
"The event is open to all and will also belive-streamed," officials said.
UVA’s annual 5k, which was already scheduled for Saturday morning, was dedicated to remembering the victims of the tragedy.
The memorials come after the Virginia Attorney General's Office announced a special counsel will be hired to review how the university handled the situation before, during, and after.
A spokesperson for the office said in a statement that a public report will be shared with students, families and the greater UVA community.
"I am wide open on how we make sure this information is conveyed in a more efficient and effective way, recognizing as well that people do have, that there needs to be protection of people's personal information," Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) said. "But when you've got somebody who's had prior incidents, particularly involving firearms, a university ought to know and I also think the gun shop out know.”
Mike Hollins, the UVA running back who was wounded and in critical condition after the shooting, is now up and walking after undergoing multiple surgeries.
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