Lockdown reported at East Jessamine High School after ‘unsubstantiated threat'
According to an announcement from the high school, the lockdown is said to be precautionary.
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Lockdown reported at East Jessamine High School after 'unsubstantiated threat'
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The high school confirmed in the announcement that 'everyone is safe, this is only a precaution.'
Nicholasville police confirmed on Facebook that all emergency services responded to the high school in response to an 'unsubstantiated threat that we are actively investigating.' The police confirmed there were no injuries, and they are actively investigating.
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FOX 56 was told that the school district briefly went on lockdown, but all schools are returning to normal activity aside from EJHS, which returned to normal around 9:55 a.m.
The cause of the lockdown has not been announced at this time. FOX 56 has reached out to officials for more information.
This is a developing story. Stay with FOX 56 News for updates.
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