Penn State cancels Proud Boys founder’s comedy event over threat of ‘escalating violence’

Pennsylvania State University canceled a planned comedy event on Monday featuring Gavin McInnes, co-founder of the far-right vigilante group the Proud Boys, citing a “threat of escalating violence.”

"Due to the threat of escalating violence associated with tonight’s event, Penn State University Police determined that it was necessary to cancel the speaking event in the interest of campus safety. Demonstrations regrettably turned violent," the university said in a statement on its website.

Students have been protesting the event, which was to be hosted by Uncensored America, a campus group.

Demonstrators were recorded by a VICE News reporter celebrating when police announced the show would not be going forward.

This is a developing news story and will be updated with new information.