Three schools in Crossville, Tennessee, were placed under a "soft lockdown" this Friday after a reported bomb threat targeted the Dollar General Market on Miller Avenue. As stated by WSMV, police and fire officials hastily responded to the scene following the discovery of notes inside the store, menacing to "blow up" the building.
As the investigation unfolded, neighboring educational institutions, Glenn Martin Elementary School, Cumberland County High School, and the Phoenix School, were quickly directed to ensure a soft lockdown, a precautionary measure to prohibit students from inadvertently wandering near the store. The lockdown aimed to ensure their safety while authorities worked to vet the premises for any potential dangers thoroughly. According to information provided by Fox17, no injuries were reported, nor were any explosive devices located.
Authorities, including the State Bomb Squad, were notified, increasing the ante of emergency response to address the gravity of the threats. NewsChannel5 further detailed that notifications went out to Cumberland County Emergency Communications and the Tennessee Emergency Management Agency (TEMA) as part of the protocol.
Eventually, after a sweeping search of the Dollar General Market, it was concluded that the threat lacked credibility. No devices were found. Crossville Police determined the area was in "no further danger," thereby lifting the soft lockdown. Meanwhile, the investigation into who was responsible for leaving the threatening notes at the store remains ongoing.
