TOLEDO, Ohio — Toledo Public Schools spokesperson Patty Mazur says Start High School was on lockdown Thursday morning after a threat was faxed into the school at 8:30 a.m.
School officials say the lockdown was a precautionary measure due to the threat.
Police went room to room with a canine unit to clear out the school, and we're told there was no shooting, contrary to rumors being put out on social media. TPS said no weapons were found during the sweep of the building.
TPS said all students and staff members are safe. Just before noon, parents were given the all clear to pick up their children and needed to show a photo ID to do so.
“(I was) scared for my kids, I was at work and I left and I don’t want them to get shot. It’s the first thing that runs through your mind I’m sure Every parent and I just want to make sure my kid is OK,” one parent said.
Phone lines were down for much of the morning, which may have led to some difficulties getting the word out. A TPS spokesperson said a call was put out as soon as they could do so.
The incident comes on the heels of a shooting while a City League football game took place, which in turn led to new rules being issued for Friday night football game attendance.