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Monterey High School lockdown lifted after threat report - KCBD
Monterey High School's lockdown was lifted Friday afternoon after Lubbock ISD Police and the Lubbock Police Department searched the campus following a reported threat involving an individual who may have had a weapon. The threat prompted LISD to activate its lockdown protocol, securing students and staff inside the building with no one allowed to enter or exit.
The threat prompted LISD to activate its lockdown protocol, securing students and staff inside the building with no one allowed to enter or exit. Officials said the individual has since been located.
Parents heading to Monterey to pick up their students should expect an increased police presence on campus as officials manage a large number of early pickups. The lockdown has been lifted, meaning the building is no longer in secured status, but extra officers remain on site.
Friday afternoon looks calmer than it did a few hours ago, though the parking lot and pickup lines will likely be heavier than usual as parents pull students early. LISD has not released details about the nature of the threat or whether any charges are expected.
Monterey sits on 19th Street on the west side of Lubbock and serves one of the larger student populations in the district.
Common questions
Why was Monterey High School on lockdown today?
- Monterey High School was locked down after a threat was reported involving an individual who may have had a weapon on or near campus. Lubbock ISD Police and the Lubbock Police Department searched the campus together. The individual has since been located.
Is the Monterey High School lockdown over?
- Yes, the lockdown has been lifted. The building is no longer in secured status, meaning students and staff can enter and exit. However, Lubbock ISD says extra officers are still on campus, and parents picking up students should expect increased police presence and slow pickup lines.
What should Monterey parents do for afternoon pickup?
- Parents heading to Monterey High School for pickup should expect a heavy police presence and a large number of families doing early pickups at the same time. Plan for delays in the parking lot and pickup lines as officers remain on site to manage the situation.
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