UPDATED: 9:30AM
The Irving Police Department updated the media about the investigation into reports of an “armed man” at Austin Middle School in Irving. Irving Police spokesman Robert Reeves says that a call came in from frantic person just before 7AM.
He said he believes the threat was credible based on the emotion on the called.
A parent was reported to have seen the man in the parking lot of the school while dropping their child off at school. The was reportedly seen getting out of a maroon Ford pick-up.
School surveillance cameras are being reviewed.
The school reopened at 10AM
Video of Irving PD press conference which took place at 9:30AM
Austin MS update Irving Independent School District
Posted by Irving Police Department on Thursday, September 19, 2019
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UPDATED: 9:03AM
A second search is underway at Austin Middle School in Irving as the Irving Police Department investigates reports of an “armed man.” The department issued a tweet just after 8AM the school at 825 E Union Bower Rd, Irving was on lockdown with parents being instructed to go to 901 North Britain-Pierce EC reunite with their kids.
instructed to go to 901 North Britain-Pierce EC.
Irving Police have Austin Middle School on lockdown after early reports of an armed intruder. They did not find anyone or a gun after first search. Second search underway. More on @WBAP247NEWS @570KLIF pic.twitter.com/dqjUHKkcsW
— Scott Sidway (@ScottyWK) September 19, 2019
Original report: 9/19/19 8:31AM
Irving (WBAP/KLIF) – The Irving Police Department reports that it is working a report of a man w/ a gun at Austin Middle School. The school is on lockdown and being searched. Listen to WBAP for updates. Reply STOP to quit.
Our Scott Sidway is headed to the scene.
Austin Middle School parents who are wanting to reunite w/ their children are instructed to go to 901 North Britain-Pierce EC.
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