Alert in Memphis Schools Due to Shooting Threats

Alert in Memphis Schools Due to Shooting Threats
An Email Was Sent Warning Parents
Here Are the Details

Southwind High School in Memphis is on high alert after receiving threats of a possible shooting.

At least four high schools in the area have been placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure, according to authorities.

The Shelby County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that an individual contacted Southwind High School with the threat of an armed attack.

Craigmont, Ridgeway, and Germantown High Schools have also been affected by the situation, implementing similar security measures.

Alert in Memphis Schools Due to Shooting Threats

Southwind High School on lockdown after threats made against school https://t.co/6P8Wjn9xpc

— ABC24 Memphis (@ABC24Memphis) September 18, 2024

The Memphis Police Department indicated that many of the threats are coming from chatbots and sources overseas.

These bots are sending similar images and messages to schools across the country, prompting a coordinated response from authorities.

In an email to parents, the Memphis-Shelby school district stated: «We are aware of a threat towards several of our schools, and as a precautionary measure, we ask that you do not go to your child’s school, as law enforcement is actively investigating. We will provide updates as necessary.»

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BREAKING: Several Memphis-Shelby County Schools are on lockdown due to threats. In an email sent to parents, the district said: «We are aware of a threat to several of our schools and, as a precautionary measure, please do not go to your child’s school as law enforcement is… pic.twitter.com/dj7s5Sn6po

— KWAM News Radio 990 AM Memphis (@Mighty990KWAM) September 18, 2024

Germantown police reported that they are collaborating with the Shelby County Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Homeland Security to assess the legitimacy of the threats.

In a statement, they said: «We have a large number of personnel at the school and will remain on site as a precautionary measure. In addition to Germantown High School, we have deployed additional officers to other Germantown schools for the remainder of the day.»

The situation is still developing, and authorities are expected to provide more information as investigations progress.

The safety of students and staff remains the top priority in this threatening context.