Published 2 years ago

Unfounded threat delays dismissal at Providence middle school

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Nathanael Greene Middle School in Providence was put on lockdown this afternoon following a report of a possible weapon in the school. It's unclear at this time who reported the threat or if they will be facing any charges. This comes two days after an 18-year-old gunman opened fire inside a Texas elementary school, shooting and killing 19 students and two teachers.

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Unfounded threat delays dismissal at Providence middle school

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Providence middle school went into lockdown Thursday after someone reported there was a weapon inside the building, according to a district spokesperson.Providence police responded to Nathaniel Greene Middle School and searched the entire building.No weapon was found, the district spokesperson said.The lockdown impacted dismissal at the middle school, according to the spokesperson, which is typically at 3 p.m. Nathana…

2 years ago·East Providence, United States

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Providence middle school placed on lockdown Thursday

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Nathaniel Greene Middle School was went into lockdown Thursday after reports of a possible weapon being seen on school grounds.District officials said following a search no weapon was found and that there was no threat.Providence police did respond and investigated and made the determination.Officials said once the lockdown was lifted dismissal of students began and added that busses will be running later than usual. …

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Providence middle school put on lockdown, but district says no threat found

Providence Public Schools said Nathanael Greene Middle School was put on lockdown Thursday afternoon after a report of a possible weapon in the building, but the report turned out to be unfounded. "After following our security protocols in coordination with Providence Police, an investigation concluded that there was no threat and a weapon was not found," a statement said. ALSO READ: In wake of deadly mass shooting in Texas, copycat stories pop u

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