Leander High School in Texas was reportedly placed on lockdown on Friday, January 9. Leander High School is at 3301 S Bagdad Rd.
The police department issued a statement “There is currently a large police presence at Leander High School investigating a possible bomb threat. We are asking everyone to please stay away from the area as a precautionary measure. At this time, this threat has not been verified and no bombs have been located. No one has been injured. We are still actively searching the area and investigating this matter. More information will be provided once it becomes available.”
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Authorities added, “We are asking all parents arriving at the school to please park at the tennis courts behind the school.” They also said “Media stage will be at the small park north of the school at the corner of Osage and Bagdad Rd.”
What to know about the Leander High School incident
A video posted on Facebook by a woman who said her daughter went to Leander High School claimed that there was a bomb threat.
{{/usCountry}}A video posted on Facebook by a woman who said her daughter went to Leander High School claimed that there was a bomb threat.
{{/usCountry}}“There is a lockdown on, a lot of cops are around,” she shared in the video. The woman added that more police showed up and asked her to clear out. The woman further sought prayers in the video.
A person shared a message from the school principal Chris Simpson, which said that the lockdown remained active, and urged students and staff to avoid the area.
A person also reported heavy police presence in the area in an X post. “Don't know what's going on but so far at least 12 police vehicles have driven west on Crystal Falls east of Bagdad in Leander, Texas. High speed, lights and sirens. 1:30-1:37 pm,” the person wrote.
Another X post from the official student media at Leander High said “At approximately 1:30 p.m., the district went on lockdown after receiving a bomb theat. The district is working with authorities to ensure everyone’s safety.”