MAGNOLIA, Texas – Schools in Magnolia went into lockdown on Thursday after a weather-related misunderstanding led to a 911 call, according to the district.
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Magnolia: Weather confusion leads to lockdown
What they’re saying:
According to Magnolia ISD, a teacher at Willie Williams Elementary was not aware of a thunderstorm that was moving into the area.
The teacher reportedly heard thunder and mistook it for a gunshot. The teacher then called 911.
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Police responded to the call, prompting “several” schools to go into lockdown.
The district says there were no gunshots, and no student or employee was threatened.
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The lockdowns have since been lifted.