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Reported threat forces lockdown at Shadow Ridge High School

Tensions boil over at Shadow Ridge High School
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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A high school in the northwest Las Vegas valley was put on lockdown Tuesday morning amid an investigation into a reported threat.

Shadow Ridge High School Principal Traci Kannon confirmed the situation in an email shared with parents. As of 10:40 a.m., Kannon says the "threat appears to be unsubstantiated at this time."

The school was moved from lockdown to "secure" status as police continue their investigation.

Kannon did not immediately share additional information about the nature or source of the reported threat.

"Students remain safe in their classroroms," Kannon wrote. "Due to the secure status, no one is allowed to enter or exit the building."

School officials pledged to update the community when they have more information to share.