Several students detained following possible shooting threat’ at Broward school

Several students were detained Monday in Broward County after a possible shooting threat was made.

Reports are that officers were notified around 10:35 a.m. that Dillard High School was on lockdown due to a “possible shooting threat.”

According to police reports, multiple students were detained for questioning as officers were in the process of clearing the buildings on the campus.

The school’s principal notified parents about the lockdown and possible threat in an email on Monday morning. Parents were assured that all students and staff are safe and that they will be updated as more information becomes available.

Fort Lauderdale High School was also on temporary lockdown on Monday due to a shooting threat.

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