Bethesda

Update: Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School Lifts Lockdown; Reported Threat Determined to be Unfounded

1:38 UPDATE: The reported threat has been determined to be unfounded. BCC is no longer on lockdown. The remainder of the school day has been cancelled.

Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is currently in currently in lockdown due to a reported threat.1:12pm UPDATE: K9 officers are clearing the school at this time.

12:02pm UPDATE: MCPD is still on scene at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. Officers have secured the area and are verifying the validity of the reported threat.

Montgomery County Police tweeted the following at 11:44am on Thursday, May 16: “Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School is currently in lockdown following a reported threat.

MCPD is confirming the validity of this report. More information will be released as it becomes available.”

We will provide an update when additional information becomes available.