Bomb threat prompts brief lockdown at Troy High School

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Troy High School was briefly on a lockdown Tuesday after a bomb threat was reported, according police.

A student received an anonymous text claiming there was a bomb at the school, according to Troy City Schools.

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The school was then placed on lockdown and police were contacted.

“The Troy City Schools followed their established safety plan and members of the Troy Police Department led a thorough investigation of the building,” read a statement from the district. “The Troy Police Department, along with Troy City Schools staff members, determined the threat was not credible and students were not in danger.”

Classes have resumed at the school.

“Although these threats are very rarely legitimate, the Troy City Schools take them all very seriously and worked closely with the Troy Police Department to ensure student and staff safety,” the district said.

Police are continuing to investigate the threat. We will continue to update this story as more information is available.

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