Possible social media threat prompts ‘soft lock down’ at Raymond schools
RAYMOND – A tip from the Edmonton Police Service prompted a ‘soft lock down’ at Raymond schools Friday, April 13.
It started around 11:10 a.m., when police in Edmonton learned of a possible threat that had been made by a former Raymond student on social media. After being informed of the threat, the local RCMP directed schools in Raymond to secure until dismissal, as a precaution.
Students and staff were brought inside, with all doors and windows then closed and locked.
The schools remained secured until dismissal, and with confirmation from police that they were safe to do so, they dismissed their students.