McArthur High in Hollywood was put on lockdown for threat investigation, police say
UPDATE 2:34 p.m.: Hollywood police said no threat was found on the campus of McArthur High School and that officers will remain on campus during dismissal.
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McArthur High School and a neighboring elementary school were put on lockdown Friday afternoon as police investigate reports of a possible threat.
Hollywood police are at the high school, 6501 Hollywood Blvd., just west of Florida’s Turnpike. Neighboring West Hollywood Elementary School was also put on lockdown.
“Officers quickly responded to the school and at this time it appears to be a false call,” Hollywood police said in reference to McArthur High. Broward County Public Schools on Twitter said police are investigating a “possible emergency incident on campus.”
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Police haven’t provided any additional details about the investigation. WSVN is reporting that police received a call about a shooting at McArthur, but that officers have searched the school and have not found a gunman or anyone injured.
“Our officers are still on scene making sure the students and staff are safe,” police said. “We are asking that parents and guardians do not respond to the school at this time.”
This story was originally published September 16, 2022 at 2:15 PM.
