Shelter In Place For Mercer School As Police Investigate Threat

MERCER COUNTY, NJ - The Trenton Public School District was placed under shelter-in-place on Monday, after authorities received an email containing threatening language, district officials said.

The Trenton Police Department was notified immediately and officials began working with TPS to investigate the situation.

The shelter-in-place remained in effect until the end of the school day.

The district released students on schedule in a modified way. Bus-riding students were held in the building until their bus arrived.

Car riders were asked to remain in the building until their ride has arrived at the front of the school or designated pick-up location.

TPD, school security, and administrators were present at dismissal for those walking home.

As of now there is no information on the threat, as authorities continue investigation.

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