Martin Luther King Jr. High locked down over threat Monday
Martin Luther King Jr. High School was placed on a precautionary lockdown on September 21, 2026, after a reported threat. (FOX 5)
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - A possible threat prompted a precautionary lockdown at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School on Monday morning before law enforcement cleared the campus.
What we know:
The school received a communication regarding a possible threat around 9 a.m. Monday, initiating an immediate lockdown.
DeKalb County School District Police, campus supervisors and a weapons detection K-9 unit responded to inspect the grounds.
Law enforcement determined the threat was not credible and issued an "all clear" for normal operations to resume.
Out of caution, officials adjusted the dismissal schedule, sending car riders home at 3:10 p.m., walkers at 3:20 p.m., and bus riders at 3:30 p.m.
Principal Sharon Evans confirmed that all after-school activities at the school were canceled for the day.
What we don't know:
Officials have not disclosed the specific nature or origin of the threat sent to the school. It remains unclear if investigators have identified any suspects or if charges will be filed.
The Source: The information in this story was gathered from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. High School Principal Sharon Evans, who released a letter detailing the incident to families.