leander high school: Leander High School lockdown after reported bomb threat in Texas
“There is currently a large police presence at Leander High School investigating a possible bomb threat,” police said, according to Hindustan Times. Officials told citizens to stay away from the area to stay safe. Police said the threat has not been confirmed and no bomb has been found so far. Authorities also stated that no one was injured in the incident.
Police investigation continues
Police reported that searches in the area are continuing and the investigation is ongoing. Officials said they would share more details later. Police asked parents who came to the school to park at the tennis courts behind the school.
Officials also said media should gather at the small park north of the school, at the corner of Osage and Bagdad Road. A woman posted a video on Facebook saying her daughter was studying at Leander High School and claimed there was a bomb threat.
“There is lockdown, there are many police around,” the woman said in the video, as noted by Hindustan Times. He added that more police then arrived and officers asked him to evacuate the area. While sharing the video, the woman also asked people to pray.
Student media update
A message from school principal Chris Simpson was shared by someone on the internet stating that the quarantine was still active. The school principal appealed to students and staff to avoid the area until further notice. Another person posted on X reporting a heavy police presence near the school.
Person wrote to An X post from Leander High School’s official student media confirmed the timing of the quarantine. “Around 1:30 p.m., the area was quarantined following the bomb attack,” the student media post said. The post stated that the district is working with authorities to ensure everyone’s safety, as reported by Hindustan Times.
FAQ
Q1. Why was Leander High School closed?
Leander High School was closed after police received a bomb threat and began investigating.
Q2. Has anyone been injured at Leander High School during the lockdown?
No injuries were reported during the police search at the school and the surrounding area.
