SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — A search was conducted early Wednesday morning at Shaker Heights High School after officials say there was a possible threat reported.
3News was told that students and staff were kept out of the building as authorities investigated the scene.
Since no credible threat was found, school officials say classes are expected to resume.
School officials released the following statement to 3News shortly before noon on Wednesday:
Shaker Heights Police Department and District security staff have swept Shaker Heights High School after receiving a threat earlier this morning. We have resumed normal operations Students have returned to the building and are now in their sixth period class. There will be no academic conferences. We thank our students, staff and families for their patience and cooperation. The investigation into the incident is continuing.
Below is the initial statement we received from school officials after news of the incident first surfaced:
Shortly before classes were to begin this morning, Shaker Heights High School received a report of a possible threat. Students and staff were held outside the building as the Shaker Heights Police Department conducted a search. They did not find evidence of a credible threat. We expect classes to resume after police give clearance to return to the building.
No additional details were immediately available, but we will update this story with more information if anything new is released.
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