Willowridge HS placed on lockout after clown-related threats

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Wednesday, October 5, 2016
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Willowridge High School is in lockout mode due to clown threats.

FORT BEND COUNTY, TX (KTRK) -- Willowridge High School is in a lockout situation after several clown-related threats.

The lockout was ordered after threats against the school were placed on social media. Administrators said there was a brief investigation after a possible threat inside the building.

Lockout means the outer doors and the perimeter of campus has been secured.

Inside the school, however, it's business as usual with classes going on as scheduled.

A letter was being prepared for distribution to parents, according to officials.

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