Hamburg, NY (WBEN) This morning, Hamburg law enforcement agents were in pursuit of several individuals. That led to a temporary lockdown of Hamburg Middle and High Schools.
Hamburg Central Schools says the pursuit was initially being conducted by vehicles in an area that included Hamburg High School and Hamburg Middle School. The pursuit then continued on foot. At the direction of police, Hamburg High School and Middle School went into lockdown.,
Once it was determined there was no threat within the buildings, the lockdown was lifted. Buildings transitioned into a secure lockout, which was lifted around 11am.After hearing from police the foot pursuit was occurring near the schools, the buildings went into secure lockout for a second time around 11:40am25 minutes later, Hamburg schools were informed the pursuit had concluded, and there were no safety concerns, prompting the lockout to be lifted.
The district says no threat was inside the building at any point.
Police pursuit near schools prompted lockout
Police pursuit near schools prompted lockout
