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Chaparral High School evacuated as Douglas County Sheriff's deputies search school

Chaparral High School evacuated as Douglas County Sheriff's deputies search school
Chaparral High School evacuated as Douglas County Sheriff's deputies search school 00:21

Chaparral High School was evacuated on Friday afternoon while Douglas County Sheriff's deputies searched the school. The school received a bomb threat that was called in. 

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Students were evacuated to the parking lot and will have early dismissal at 1:15 p.m.  

Investigators are clearing classrooms one at a time and bringing backpacks and belongings outside for students to collect. 

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Those who leave before their belongings are brought out can return to the school between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. to collect them. 

Teachers were allowed back into the school at 1:40 p.m.

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