Hollywood Hills High School was placed on lockdown Tuesday morning due to a nearby police investigation, officials said.
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The investigation was taking place in the area of N. 56th Avenue and Stirling Road, Hollywood Police officials said.
The school was placed on lockdown out of an abundance of caution, and the public was asked to avoid the area, police said.
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“At this time, we do not believe that there is any danger to the neighboring community and the incident and the investigation is detained to North 56 Avenue and Sterling Road,” police said in a statement.
Broward County Public Schools officials said the school was placed on lockdown while authorities investigate a “potential threat,” adding that all students and staff are safe.
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No other details were immediately known.
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