The Brief
- Police say threats prompted lockdowns and evacuations at three Philadelphia schools on Friday.
- All three threats were determined to be unfounded and normal operations resumed after police assessments.
- The Philadelphia Police Department continues to review the circumstances surrounding the calls.
PHILADELPHIA – Lockdowns and evacuations happened at three Philadelphia schools on Friday after threats were reported, according to police. Police cleared each location shortly after responding and found the threats to be unfounded.
Precautionary lockdowns and evacuations at multiple schools
What we know:
Philadelphia Police responded to reports of threats made against three schools. The affected locations were Masterman School at 1699 Spring Garden Street, the School of the Future at 4021 Parkside Avenue, and Benjamin Franklin High School at 550 N. Broad Street.
Police said Masterman School began a lockdown around 8:30 a.m. and was cleared by 9:31 a.m. …