Investigation into Gun Threat at Laurel High School

After police sweep, no threat detected

UPDATE: Laurel Police say the student who reported being threatened made a false report.  She was arrested and charged.

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Laurel High School was placed on lockdown for an investigation into a gun threat Thursday morning

A female student at the school reported that another female student threatened to harm her with gun. 

Officers responded to the school around 8:15 a.m. to investigate.  After a sweep of the school, no threat was discovered.

At 9 a.m., officers began to clear from the scene.

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