UM Students Warned Of 'Concerning Comments' By Former Employee

CORAL GABLES, FL — University of Miami students have been warned to be on the lookout for a former employee who allegedly made "concerning comments." A community information advisory asked students to contact campus police if they spot Melania Obando, according to a copy of the advisory published by the university newspaper on Wednesday. The Miami Hurricane reported that Obando's comments concerned the Valentine's Day massacre at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School.

"Obando allegedly said if she had been the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooter, 'they would have never seen her coming.' On another occasion, Obando was allegedly heard whispering, 'When I start shooting everyone I am not going to care who asks for forgiveness, I am going to shoot everyone,'" the school newspaper reported.

"She was questioned about what she had said and repeated herself, " the newspaper said, quoting from a March 30 warning issued by campus police. Obando allegedly made the comments to colleagues on two separate occasions.

The 49-year-old Obando worked in accounts receivable management at the Gables One Tower, according to the newspaper, which added that her employment with the university was terminated on April 2.

The community advisory said Obando is believed to drive a 2003 White Nissan Sentra with Florida tag AECW62.

Photo courtesy The Miami Hurricane