Police investigate threat against Parkway South High School, student in custody
Authorities are investigating a threat that prompted a soft lockdown at Parkway South High School on Monday morning. Police have taken a student accused of making the threat into custody.
ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities are investigating a threat that prompted a soft lockdown at Parkway South High School on Monday morning. Police have taken a student accused of making the threat into custody.
A statement from the Parkway School District says, as school officials and law enforcement learned about the threat, students and staff remained inside the building.
The district adds that students were also kept indoors at nearby schools, including Southwest Middle, Wren Hollow, Hanna Woods and Sorrento Springs.
"During this brief time, we took action to notify our teacher and staff so they were aware that everyone should stay indoors until further notice," said the district in a statement.
"We understand that any potential safety concern be unsettling," the statement continued. "The safety of our students and staff is always our highest priority."
The school district is working with local law enforcement to investigate the threat. No injuries were reported.
Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.
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