Sheriff’s office: No longer an immediate threat at schools
MSCS schools dismiss students after online threats prompt lockdowns, sheriff's office says
Several Memphis-Shelby County Schools were placed on a "soft lockdown" Wednesday after online threats, the Memphis Police Department and MSCS confirmed. Germantown Police Department confirmed that Germantown High School was placed on lockdown via a Facebook post.
Sheriff’s office: No longer a threat at schools; MSCS: Students can dismiss after lockdowns
Memphis-Shelby County Schools were locked down for hours Wednesday because of a threat made against Southwind High School that spread to other schools, Superintendent Marie Feagins said.
Shelby County Sheriff's Office spent more than $10,000 during response to threats against MSCS schools
More than 50 deputies were brought in to MSCS schools Wednesday, Sept. 18, after someone posted pictures of a gun online threatening to take out students and staff.
Are Germantown, Collierville schools on lockdown? No, but more threats increase security
The news comes a day after a "mass lockdown" at Memphis-Shelby County Schools schools due to several threats made to campuses.
Memphis Schools on High Alert Following Multiple Social Media Threats, Lockdowns Implemented Across Shelby County
Memphis and Shelby County schools faced multiple lockdowns due to social media threats, with officials urging calm and caution during the response.
Multiple schools locked down due to threats
Multiple schools in the Mid-South went on lockdown Wednesday morning due to threats. Germantown and Southwind High Schools were placed on lockdown. “We are aware of the threat and current lockdown at Germantown High School.
Memphis high schools on lockdown after online threats
At least four high schools in the Memphis area have been put on lockdown following social media threats, per officials. The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office said someone contacted Southwind High School threatening a shooting on Wednesday.
Multiple MSCS schools on lockdown due to social media threats
Multiple Memphis Shelby County Schools are on lockdown due to threats made on social media; FOX13 has reached out to MSCS for information but has not heard back.
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