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Threatening note sends Buffalo school into lockdown

Posted at 4:47 PM, Sep 18, 2018
and last updated 2018-09-18 16:47:17-04

7 Eyewitness News received several calls from concerned parents about a heavy police presence at McKinley High School in Buffalo, Tuesday afternoon.

District leaders tell us a threatening note was found, claiming there was a gun in the school.

As a result, the building was placed on lockdown as Buffalo Police did a sweep of the building.  Officers say no gun was found.

Students were dismissed once the search was finished.

 

 

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