Troup ISD campuses lockdown was response to hoax threat

Troup ISD campuses lockdown was response to hoax threat

A hoax threat caused a lockdown at Troup ISD, police say, leading to a full investigation; all campuses were secured, and no credible danger was found.

Hoax threat caused campus lockdown

EAST TEXAS — Law enforcement officials responded to a potential threat reported to Troup ISD via phone call Monday. The school was placed on lock-down. According to a statement from the Troup Police Department, all three campuses were secured, allowing only emergency personnel access. At the same time, Troup Police began an investigation into the reported threat. After a thorough investigation, it was determined that the reported threat was a ho…