Henderson ISD: Lockdown lifted after phone used to make school threat found in Europe

Darby Good
·2 min read

UPDATE: Henderson ISD announced that all security lockdowns and holds have been released after it was determined there was no immediate danger to students or staff.

According to a release from the school district, the “information was relayed through a third-party agency that was in contact with the person making the threats.”

Henderson ISD said the phone being used to send the threat was located in Europe and not near an HISD campus.

Law enforcement agencies who were a part of the investigation into the threat include:

  • Henderson Police Department

  • Campus SROs

  • District authorities

  • FBI

  • Department of Public Safety

  • Rusk County Sheriff’s Department

“While this was very inconvenient for our staff, students and their families, our top priority remains the safety of the HISD family. We appreciate everyone’s efforts today which helped ensure the day went smoothly in spite of the many obstacles that arose. We also appreciate the Henderson Police Department and our campus SROs for their unwavering dedication to the safety and protection of our staff and students,” the school district said.

HENDERSON, Texas (KETK) – Henderson ISD announced on Wednesday that two of their campuses are under lockdown as a precautionary measure due to “an unconfirmed report regarding a potential threat to our schools.”

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The school district said they are actively working with local law enforcement to investigate the situation and ask that families refrain from coming to pick up their students at this time.

“Students will remain in their classrooms or designated safe areas until we receive clearance from authorities that it is safe to end the lockdown,” the district said in a release. “We appreciate your patience, understanding, and cooperation during this time.”

In an update at 12:25 p.m., the school district said the security presence has been increased on all of their campuses while secure holds are ongoing. Police are investigating the source of the threat.

The district said all necessary precautions are being taken to ensure safety on campus and said updates will be provided as more information becomes available.

“All students and staff are safe but remain in their classrooms and will not released from campus at this time,” the district said.

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