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Hermitage High School lockdown lifted as police investigate report of armed person

Hermitage High School lockdown lifted as police investigate report of armed person
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HENRICO COUNTY, Va. — Hermitage High School is no longer on lockdown after police investigated the report of an armed person in the area, according to Henrico Police.

"Officers immediately began searching the area but have since cleared up as there is no longer believed to be a threat to the community," police said.

The lockdown began around dismissal, according to an HCPS spokesperson. Police are now assisting the school with dismissal.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Henrico Police at 804-501-5000.

This is a developing story. Email the CBS 6 Newsroom if you have additional information to share.

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