E.C. Glass Lockdown Lifted After Threat Made About Principal

UPDATE: The lockdown at E. C. Glass has been lifted, and the school is being dismissed.

Earlier:

LYNCHBURG, Va. (WSET) — A threat against the E.C. Glass principal prompted a lockdown early Wednesday morning which Lynchburg City Schools said is still active as of 2 pm.

"There was a threat to harm the E. C. Principal that we are taking very seriously. No one is currently allowed in or out of buildings," LCS said in a statement. "All staff and students are safe in the building."

Ethel Reeves, the Director of Equity and Community Relations with LCS said the principal is safe.

Reeves said the call came into the school around 7:55 a.m. threatening to harm the principal.

Lynchburg Police Department said the undergoing investigation is still in its early stages and they are not sure when the lockdown will be over.

LCS is working closely with LPD to make sure everyone stays safe.

“We are working collaboratively to make sure that everyone is kept safe while the investigation continues,” Reeves said.

Officials said a heavy police presence will remain and that concerned parents and community members should still stay away from campus

More on this story from our media partner, ABC 13 - WSET.

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