High School In Bergen County Under Lockdown After Bullet Found

A Bergen County high school was placed under lockdown Wednesday afternoon after a bullet was found in the building, according to officials.

Cliffview Pilot reported that Bergen County Police called in search dogs at Leonia High School and students were escorted to the gym sometime after 2 p.m.

Calls to the Leonia Police Department, Bergen County Police and Leonia High School were unsuccessful.

Bergen County Police explosives dogs were reportedly on their way to the school around 2 p.m., according to northjersey.com.

A “reverse 911” email was sent to parents making them aware of the lockdown, official said.