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Fall River Vocational High School Lockdown Lifted After Hoax Threat, Police Say

Police say a phoned claim of a bomb and rifle was unfounded.

Overview

  • The campus entered lockdown Wednesday morning after a report that a gun was found at Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School.
  • Police said a caller claimed to be in a school bathroom with a bomb and an AK-47, prompting a rapid response.
  • After a thorough search, officers reported no weapons or armed individuals on campus and lifted the lockdown.
  • Students were dismissed early in a systematic, safe release, after-school activities were canceled, and classes are expected to resume Thursday.
  • Investigators say the call appears to be a hoax and they are pursuing forensic leads to identify those responsible.