Soon after dealing with what turned out to be an unfounded threat at Whitman High School, students at Bethesda Elementary School were placed in lockdown as Montgomery County Police officers investigated a threat at that school and also declared that threat unfounded.
The two schools are about two miles apart.
Whitman students were evacuated at around 1 p.m. Following a search of the building in Bethesda, police determined the threat was unfounded, and students were returned to classes.
Police declared Bethesda Elementary School all clear by 2 p.m.
MCPD has given the all clear at Bethesda Elementary School. The threat has been determined to be unfounded. #MCPD #MCPNews pic.twitter.com/freubPQtrm
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) May 17, 2024
Bethesda Elementary School is currently in lockdown following a reported threat. MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. More information will be released as it becomes available. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/TIqr35WvMn
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) May 17, 2024
UPDATE: The reported threat to Walt Whitman High School has been determined to be unfounded. #mcpd #mcpnews pic.twitter.com/AlxRGEJWNk
— Montgomery County Department of Police (@mcpnews) May 17, 2024
