DICKSON, Tenn. (WTVF) — There is no threat at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology in Dickson, the administration confirmed Wednesday afternoon.
A false security alarm previously went off, but the campus has been given the all-clear.
Officials with the police gave the following statement concerning the situation:
On February 21, 2024, at approximately 3:16 pm, the City of Dickson Police Department received a 911 call reporting an active shooter at Tennessee College of Applied Technology - Dickson’s main campus at 740 Hwy. 46. Officers were on the scene within minutes of the call and entered the building to search for the reported intruder. Upon further investigation it was determined to be a false report. Officers cleared the building and accounted for all students and staff. The building was released back to the TCAT around 5 pm. The investigation into the report is continuing.
The details above are all we know right now. NewsChannel 5 will update this story once we know more.
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