UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted at Linden High School Following Instagram Threat

LINDEN, NJ — The lockdown at Linden High School was lifted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday and students were given an early dismissal due to an ongoing investigation of a social media posting on Instagram, police reported.

The high school was placed on lockdown on Jan. 31 shortly after 9 a.m. when police received information regarding an Instagram post containing a direct threat to Linden High School, Linden Chief of Police Jonathan Parham, Mayor Derek Armstead and Dr. Danny Robertozzi Superintendent of Linden Public Schools announced at a press conference.

Linden High School students were dismissed early from school at 1:15 p.m., yet a heavy police presence remained.

The school cafeteria remains open for students who wish to purchase lunch. After school activities will proceed as scheduled.

"This investigation is very active, and for that reason we will not comment as to the specifics of the case other than to say have conducted a thorough search of the school and are confident that the students and faculty are safe," said Parham in a press conference.

During the lockdown, parents were urged not to come out to the school and instead go to Cooper Field at Dewitt Street and W. Curtis Street for information.

"All students are SAFE and police are on scene to insure the safety of the students. Parents are asked NOT to respond to the high school until the lockdown is lifted," Linden Police posted earlier in a Nixle alert around 10 a.m.

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