Threats Against Hommocks Middle School Cause Lockout Friday

MAMARONECK, NY — A lockout was initiated Friday morning at Hommocks Middle School in the Mamaroneck school district after threats were received. School officials said the threats were from a student who was not attending the school and is now in custody.

A spokeswoman for the district said it learned from a parent that threats were made against students by a student "who was not currently attending our school and not allowed on school grounds."

The district immediately contacted the police, and no one was permitted to enter the building at that time.

The individual who authorities said made the threats is in police custody and the lockout was ended.

Police said there was no danger to students or staff. Principal Emily Macias-Capellan explained to the students what had happened and reminded them that everyone was safe, according to the spokeswoman.

The school operated on a regular school day schedule Friday.

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