Houston ISD Lamar High School lockdown lifted after bomb threat investigation
HOUSTON - A lockdown has been lifted at Houston ISD’s Lamar High School after an investigation into a bomb threat on Thursday morning, officials say.
According to Houston ISD police, they were notified by the Houston Police Department around 8:22 a.m. that someone had called to report a bomb in the school.
District police say the school was placed on lockdown, and they began a physical sweep of the school with school admin.
They also called in additional resources from law enforcement partners and had K9s search the school.
District police say no suspicious devices or explosive devices were found in the school.
Around 10 a.m., the lockdown was lifted and students were instructed to go to their first period classes.
"I want to reiterate to the parents that the school is safe and secured, and we immediately took action," Houston ISD Patrol Commander Tridung Tran said.
He says additional officers will be at the school throughout the day.
According to HISD, this is the second bomb threat in two days in the district.
"Campuses should be a safe haven for students and staff. Everyone needs to know that we don't consider threats jokes," HISD Police Chief Shamara Garner said. "Any time fear is invoked, it's a serious offense. We will always investigate and present those cases to the District Attorney's office."