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Threat Against Student Prompts Lockout At High School In Westchester

A person of interest is being interviewed following a high school lockout in Westchester prompted by a social media threat against a student, police said. 

Port Chester High School was placed on a lockout after a social media threat was made against a student, police said.

Port Chester High School was placed on a lockout after a social media threat was made against a student, police said.

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The incident happened at Port Chester High School on Tuesday, Oct. 8 after staff received information about an online social media threat against a student, according to Port Chester Police. 

A lockout was initiated out of precaution as police investigated the threat. It has since been lifted, the department said.

A person of interest was later identified and is now being interviewed, police added. Their name was not released. 

This is a developing story. Check back to Daily Voice for updates. 

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