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LCSO: Police investigate active shooter threat at Lenoir City High

Lenoir City Sheriff's Office clarified that the student was detained after originally saying they were in custody.

LENOIR CITY, Tenn. — The Lenoir City Police Department responded to an active shooter threat at Lenoir City High School Thursday morning, according to an email from the Lenoir City Sheriff's Office.

A student acted on social media threatening an active shooter situation, LCSO said.

LCSO originally said the student was in custody and there were no additional threats. LCSO later clarified that the student was only detained and that it appeared to be an unfounded threat. 

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