LYNCHBURG, Va. – Update:
Heritage High School was placed on a hold status while Lynchburg Police investigated the scene after suspicious writings and threats were discovered on a bathroom wall on Thursday morning, the department said.
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At 10:30 a.m. LPD was alerted to the threatening writings and they immediately investigated with the LPD School Resource Officer who was on site and quick to respond.
The precautionary hold measure, which temporarily restricts movement through the school, aims to ensure the safety and security of all students and staff. LPD continues to investigate the source and intent of the threatening messages and will provide more as they become available, 10 News has learned.
Students were released early upon completion of the initial investigation.
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Heritage High School dismissed students early at 1:45 p.m. due to a reported written threat, according to school officials.
Students were escorted to the gym, with buses taking bus riders home and parents and guardians picking up car riders as staff members directed traffic.
The school also said that all after-school activities for Thursday are canceled.
This comes after the school was placed on hold, meaning that movement in the hallways was restricted as classes continued.
At this time, investigators have not yet disclosed the details of the investigation; however, we will continue to update this article as we learn more.
Authorities said LPD is working diligently with Lynchburg City Schools to ensure the safety of students and staff.
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