Threats targeting multiple Ohio schools prompt lockdowns; FBI investigating Multiple high schools across Ohio faced lockdowns after receiving threatening phone calls, prompting the FBI to investigate the incidents as potential hoaxes. District officials from Mason City Schools, Cincinnati Public Schools, and Indian Hill Schools confirmed receiving threatening messages, with the FBI stating it is examining the threats but has no indication of a credible risk. Schools in the Greater Cincinnati area and across the state implemented security measures following the calls. Mason High School reported receiving a threatening call around 10:50 a.m., leading to a soft lockdown. Instruction continued inside the building, but access was restricted, and visitors were barred. The district also placed Mason Middle School, Mason Intermediate School, and Mason Elementary on soft lockdown as a precaution. The lockdown was later lifted after assessments deemed the environment safe. Indian Hill School District received a potential bomb threat around 11 a.m., prompting the Indian Hill Rangers to secure the high school and evacuate students and staff. The middle school was also evacuated as a precaution, with students relocated to the elementary school. After a sweep of the building, the all-clear was given, allowing students to retrieve belongings before being picked up by parents. Cincinnati Public Schools confirmed a bomb threat at Walnut Hills High School, though no suspicious items were found. The district’s statement emphasized collaboration with law enforcement, including sweeps of the school’s interior and exterior, and noted that multiple districts across Ohio reported similar threats. Eastern Local Schools placed its high school and middle school on lockdown due to a threatening call, with law enforcement on-site.#fbi #ohio #mason_city_schools #cincinnati_public_schools #indian_hill_schools
