Brantford high school temporarily placed under lockdown following threat

Brantford Collegiate Institute (BCI) was placed in lockdown after receiving a threatening phone call involving a firearm Wednesday morning.

At around 9:25 a.m., Brantford police received a call from BCI regarding the firearm threat. Out of an abundance of caution, officers placed the school into a lockdown.

Over an hour later around 10:44 a.m., officers determined there was no active threat and the lockdown was lifted. School resumed as normal.

Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the Brantford Police Service at 519-756-7050.

Information can be provided anonymously to Brantford Crime Stoppers by calling 519-750-8477 or 1-800-222-8477 or by submitting a web tip on their website.

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