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Jackson Middle School in Vienna, West Virginia, was placed on lockdown as police investigate reports of threats being made against the school. In addition, local authorities were blocking nearby roads near the school as they investigate. The Wood County School District has also confirmed the news, with other local and state agencies reportedly helping police with the investigation.
What happened?
According to The News Center, Vienna police originally sought help from other local and state agencies.
UPDATE: According to The News Center, Vienna police confirmed that a male juvenile is in custody relating to the threat, alleging that the suspect threatened to commit some harm to Jackson Middle School.
According to The Parkersburg News and Sentinel, The threat’s origin was located across a river in the area, with the tip being picked up by ATF; according to Wood County 911, the school was reported on lockdown as a precaution.
What happens now?
According to The News Center, it is unclear at this time if the suspect in police custody will face any charges; officials also did not disclose the nature of the threat being made against the school to the public.
As this story is developing, more information will be updated as made available.
