South High School Kept On Lockout After Safe2Tell Tip
DENVER (CBS4)- South High School in Denver was placed on lockdown Wednesday morning in what Denver police are calling an "abundance of caution." That was changed to lockout status for the rest of the school day.
UPDATE: At this time, investigators do not believe there is a credible threat to South HS. @DPSNewsNow, in an effort to remain cautious, has kept the school on lockout. Our investigation is ongoing and we will continue to post updates here. #Denver
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 8, 2019
Police received a Safe2Tell tip that prompted the action.
ALERT: #DPD is at South HS investigating a Safe2Tell tip and out of an abundance of caution, @DPSNewsNow has placed the school on lockdown. We will update here as information is provided. #Denver pic.twitter.com/dpM23J1IOy
— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 8, 2019
This comes after a deadly shooting at STEM School Highlands Ranch on Tuesday afternoon. Kendrick Castillo was shot and killed at the school. Seven other students were injured.
Deputies arrested two suspects, Devon Erickson, 18, and an unidentified juvenile female.
The STEM School Highlands Ranch will be closed the rest of the week.