A reported threat briefly sent Hanley International Academy in Hamtramck into lockdown yesterday, but police say the scare was contained quickly and there is no ongoing danger to students or nearby residents. The prekindergarten through eighth grade school has since returned to normal operations.
Police response and arrest
Hamtramck officers were called to the Hanley International Academy campus at about 3:30 p.m., prompting a temporary lockdown, according to CBS Detroit. After investigating, police arrested one person off campus and said the situation was under control. "The Hamtramck Police Department remains committed to responding promptly and working collaboratively with our community to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents," the department told the outlet.
Lockdown lifted, scene cleared
The lockdown at Hanley was lifted once officers secured the area and cleared the scene, FOX 2 Detroit reports. The department told the station there was no active threat to the school or the broader community as the investigation moved forward.
Few details released
Officials have not released the name of the person taken into custody or said whether that individual will face charges. Both outlets report that investigators have not disclosed the specific nature of the reported threat, and, as FOX 2 Detroit notes, police declined to provide further details while the probe remains active.
Local context
The call comes on the heels of a recent move by the Hamtramck Police Department to increase patrols in school zones during drop-off and pick-up, a safety push highlighted by WWJ Newsradio. Hanley International Academy, located at 2400 Denton Street in Hamtramck, serves students from prekindergarten through eighth grade.
Police say they plan to share more information as the investigation continues, and local media outlets have indicated they will update their coverage when new details emerge. This story will also be updated when officials release additional information to the public.
