MCDOWELL COUNTY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – UPDATE: The lockdown has been lifted.
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ORIGINAL STORY: River View High School in McDowell County has been placed on a precautionary lockdown following a reported family child abduction in the surrounding area, school officials confirmed.
According to the school, the reported abduction did not occur on campus.
Officials said the incident took place at a relative’s home elsewhere in the area and was not connected to the school.
Administrators emphasized that all students and staff members at River View High School are safe.
The lockdown has been implemented as a safety measure while law enforcement investigates the situation.
School officials said the lockdown will remain in effect until authorities determine that the person of interest is either out of the area or has been apprehended.
No additional details were immediately released.
