Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Bomb Threat at Gibbs High School

KCSO said a 17-year-old was arrested and charged with making a false report (Courtesy: WVLT)

Knox County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Bomb Threat at Gibbs High School

Knoxville, TN (WOKI) A teen is arrested, and the Knox County Sheriff’s Office is investigating following a bomb threat Monday afternoon at Gibbs High School.

KCSO officials report the Bomb Unit and an Explosive Detection K-9 Unit arrived at the scene around 2:30 p.m.

According to KCSO, nothing was found after officers made an initial sweep of the school; however, they say a 17-year-old has been arrested and charged with making a false report.

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