ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) – Governor Hochul has announced that a person of interest in the hate crime investigation at Cornell University is in custody.

A series of violent threats aimed at the Jewish community on campus surfaced online over the weekend. A person of interest has been identified and is currently being questioned.

Governor Kathy Hochul’s Full Statement

“When I met with Cornell students yesterday, I promised them New York State would do everything possible to find the perpetrator who threatened a mass shooting and antisemitic violence on campus. Earlier today, law enforcement identified a person of interest as part of the investigation and this individual is currently in the custody of the New York State Police for questioning. Public safety is my top priority and I’m committed to combatting hate and bias wherever it rears its ugly head.”

Joel Malina, Vice President for Cornell University Relations Full Statement

“We can confirm that a subject has been identified as a suspect in the antisemitic threats made against our Jewish students on Sunday and is currently in custody. We thank the FBI and other law enforcement agencies for their coordination. We will update the public as we have further details to release.”