TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Public Schools officials have lifted a level III lockdown on Bowsher High School after reports that a student had a firearm Friday afternoon.
School officials sent a message to families at 1 p.m., saying that all students and staff members at the south Toledo high school were safe.
The lockdown was lifted just after 2:30 p.m. Friday without further incident. No weapon was found during a search of the school by Toledo police and the district's public safety department, according to TPS officials.
Students will be dismissed at their regular time.
The school's full statement can be read below:
October 28, 2022 2:35 p.m. Update - lockdown lifted - students dismissing on time:
The lockdown at E.L. Bowsher High School has been lifted and all students and staff members are safe. A thorough search of the school was completed by officers from the district’s Department of Public Safety and toledo Police and thankfully no weapon was found. The district’s number one priority is the safety and security of our students and staff members - we know that today’s lockdown may have caused anxiety for students, staff members and families - please reach out to the school directly if you or your student would like to talk with a counselor. Students are dismissing at their regular time. Thank you."
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