Authorities investigate bomb threats targeting multiple Columbus-area schools
Law enforcement businesses are investigating multiple bomb threats at schools throughout central Ohio.
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Authorities are investigating bomb threats targeting multiple schools within the Columbus space on Wednesday morning.
Bexley Chief of Police Gary Lewis mentioned a bomb risk was known as into Bexley High School round 10:40 am The police chief added it was a swatting name.
Lewis mentioned college students at Bexley had been sheltered in place.
Columbus Division of Police Sgt. Joe Albert confirmed to 10TV that officers had been known as for a reported bomb risk at Metro Early College High School, positioned on E. nineteenth Avenue.
The Lancaster Police Department mentioned there was a reported risk involving Lancaster High School. Officers and the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the risk and asking everybody to keep away from the realm presently. A spokesperson with the police division mentioned the scholars are secure.
Ottawa Hills Schools, a district about 8 miles outdoors of Toledo, was additionally positioned on lockdown after a bomb risk was made to the district, according to 10TV’s sister station WTOL. Bowling Green City Schools was additionally positioned on lockdown after receiving a threatening telephone name. It’s unclear if that risk is said to the threats made in central Ohio.
This is a growing story. Stay with 10TV for extra updates.
