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Threats of violence reported at 2 central Indiana schools, police investigating

INDIANAPOLIS — Police are investigating at two central Indiana schools on Friday after reported threats of violence.

Avon High School

According to an alert from Avon High School, the school was placed on a lockdown around 2:14 p.m.

Officials said the lockdown was lifted and the school campus is currently under a ‘secure the building’ status after an anonymous call.

The alert said the call referenced threats outside of the building, and the interior of the school was not threatened.

A sweep of both the interior and exterior of the school found no threats.

All students are safe, and they will remain in classrooms until early dismissal, officials said.

Traffic is currently being blocked from entering the campus until an investigation is completed.

Zionsville High School

There were also reports of a police presence at Zionsville High School on Friday.

According to the police department, there is an “ongoing investigation.” Police said they could not give out any additional information at this time.

WRTV has a crew headed to both scenes.

This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

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