MEMPHIS, Tenn. — The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office (SCSO) said Southwind High School is on lockdown Wednesday morning after threats were made against the school.
The SCSO said about 7:20 a.m., someone contacted Southwind making the threats, and the school was placed on lockdown. ABC24 crews at the school found several SCSO vehicles there.
Social media posts being shared by Southwind parents and students online show a post with a picture of a gun with a threat to shoot up the school.
The SCSO said deputies are investigating.
Multiple other schools in the Memphis area are also on lockdown due to threats.
"The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, along with State and Local law enforcement, is still investigating the threats from this morning," said a statement from the sheriff's office posted around 2:15 p.m. "As our investigation progresses, we no longer see an immediate threat. We have agreed with Memphis Shelby County Schools to proceed with student dismissal."
"Today's incidents are still actively being investigated with confidence that sources will be identified," said an MSCS statement Wednesday afternoon. "We will follow our normal dismissal times. Y-Care and all after school activities will be canceled. School will resume as normal tomorrow, Thursday, September 19. Thank you for your cooperation today."
