Schools
Lockdown Lifted After Threats Reported At 2 Arlington Schools
Police said the schools were placed on lockdown as officers investigated the credibility of the threats.
Updated, 12:37 p.m.: Police said the lockdowns have been lifted after no threats were located.
ARLINGTON, VA — Two Arlington schools were placed on lockdown Friday due to reported threats, authorities said.
According to Arlington County police, officers responded to Thomas Jefferson Middle School and Alice Fleet Elementary School after the schools reported receiving threats via telephone.
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Police said the schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution as officers investigated the credibility of the threats.
No additional information was immediately available.
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