Erie’s Public Schools released the statement below regarding a soft lockdown at Erie High School Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023:
“Following district procedure, Erie High School entered a soft lockdown for a brief period this afternoon after staff were notified that a weapon might be in the building. During a soft lockdown, students remain in their classrooms. No weapon was discovered during a search of the school and of students, and district police determined there was no active threat. Out of an abundance of caution, students were held in their third period classes until normal dismissal time. Erie Bureau of Police officers were on scene and continue to investigate along with district police.”
