Student arrested, lockdown lifted at White River High School in Buckley, WA
BUCKLEY, Wash. - A 14-year-old student was arrested and booked into juvenile detention Wednesday morning following a security scare at White River High School that prompted a brief campus lockdown.
Student arrested over false gun threat
What we know:
According to the Pierce County Sheriff's Office, the incident began at around 7:15 a.m., when dispatchers received a tip regarding a student on a school bus who allegedly may have had a firearm.
When the bus arrived at school, deputies made contact with the student and thoroughly searched the area. Officials confirmed that no firearm was found. After an extensive investigation that included multiple interviews, investigators determined no weapon existed. However, probable cause was established for felony threats.
The 14-year-old was taken into custody and booked into Remann Hall Juvenile Detention Center.
White River High School: Lockdown lifted
The high school was placed on a brief lockdown as deputies investigated the threat. The lockdown has since been lifted, and normal classes have resumed. Authorities reported no other active threats to the schools.
What we don't know:
Representatives from the White River School District were not immediately available for comment.
The Source: Information in this story comes from the Pierce County Sheriff's Office.
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