School Threat Investigated In New London

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(New London, Conn./WTIC) - Police in New London say they were called to a city middle school this morning on a report of a possible weapon inside.

Officers say a little after 9:00 a.m., they responded to Bennie Dover Jackson Middle School on Waller Street.

The school was placed in lockdown, after which officers made immediate entry.

A search of the campus did not turn up a weapon or any other threat, police said.

Students and staff, as well as the general location, were deemed safe.  

The investigation is continuing.