Virginia High School Evacuated After Threat Reported (Updated)

A Virginia high school had to be evacuated on Tuesday afternoon as the sheriff's office investigated reported threats made targeting the building.

Stafford High School
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Zak Failla

09/12/2023 1:41 p.m.

At approximately 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 12, deputies from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office received a threat toward Stafford High School, prompting the precautionary evacuation.

The nature of the threat was not disclosed by the sheriff, which noted that all students and staff were safe.

At 1:50 p.m. on Tuesday, the sheriff's office said that they were working with school staff to dismiss students, and there will be an increased police presence at the school as they continue investigating.

More information is expected to be released on Tuesday.

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