Marist School lockdown lifted after threatening phone call
Marist School temporarily on lockdown
A lockdown at Marist School in Brookhaven was lifted Wednesday after police searched the campus and found no threats.
BROOKHAVEN, Ga. - A lockdown at Marist School in Brookhaven was lifted early Wednesday afternoon after police searched the campus following a threatening phone call and found no threats.
What we know:
Around 9:50 a.m. Wednesday, Marist School received a phone call from someone threatening to use a rifle and explosives on the school grounds, according to the Brookhaven Police Department.
School officials immediately placed the Catholic school on lockdown and notified Brookhaven police. Officers responded alongside partnering law enforcement agencies to sweep the campus and secure the area.
Police cleared the school and lifted the lockdown early Wednesday afternoon, confirming that all students, faculty and staff are safe.
Similar incidents Wednesday
North Atlanta High School and Midtown were also placed on lockdown after threats were received via phone, according to Atlanta Public Schools. Their police department searched each school and their campuses. No valid threats were found.
Additionally, Carver High School was locked down due to a security concern in the surrounding community. All lockdowns have been lifted. Students and staff are safe.
What we don't know:
Police have not identified who made the threatening calls or determined whether the same person or group is behind the similar threats reported across Metro Atlanta. Brookhaven police said the investigation remains ongoing.
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