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CPS: Withrow University High School lockdown lifted, student in custody

The school went on lockdown Thursday morning after a threat was made against the school, the district said.
Withrow Threat
Posted at 9:52 AM, Oct 12, 2023
and last updated 2023-10-12 17:20:07-04

CINCINNATI — A lockdown at Withrow University High School imposed because a threat was made was lifted, according to Cincinnati Public Schools.

The high school was on a brief lockdown following a threat made against the school, a spokesperson for Cincinnati Public Schools said.

No individuals were allowed in or out of the school, the district said.

Cincinnati police were on the scene investigating the threat. Police have not provided an update on the situation.

A WCPO crew that was on the scene said there was a minimal police presence.

The district said no weapon was found during a search of the school, but one student was taken into Cincinnati police custody.

A spokesperson with CPS said that student will be disciplined per the CPS Code of Conduct; Police have not said whether the student will face criminal charges.

A spokesperson for the district said the school day resumed as normal but parents were permitted to pick up their children.

This is the third school threat this week in the region. On Tuesday Mount Healthy Jr./Sr. HS evacuated and dismissed early due to a "911 threat." Police were also called to Clark Montessori High School Tuesday morning to investigate a threat.

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