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Reports of weapon, bombs on campus lead to evacuation of West Harrison schools

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4 months ago

May 17, 2024

www.youtube.com – WLOX News – 2024-05-17 07:10:38

SUMMARY: Students and parents at West Harrison school in Harrison County experienced a tense situation when a threatening 911 call led to a lockdown and evacuation of the school. The call mentioned a person with a gun and bombs inside the school, prompting a thorough search by law enforcement. After several hours, the students were safely evacuated to the football field while parents waited outside. Despite the fear and uncertainty, everyone praised the authorities for their swift and thorough response. The incident, which turned out to be a false alarm, highlighted the importance of taking all threats seriously and being prepared for emergency situations.

On Thursday afternoon, law enforcement is on the scene at West Harrison High School and West Harrison Middle School in response to a threat.

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