Alvord ISD schools placed on lockdown after report of armed suspect

ALVORD,Texas - Alvord ISD schools in Wise County was placed on lockdown after a false report of an armed suspect on Thursday afternoon.

Law enforcement swarmed the schools after the threat.

Alvord ISD Superintendent Dr. Randy Brown says all students and staff were safe.

The district asked parents to pick up students at the nearby church.

Police say no armed suspect was ever found.

Band performances and the baseball playoff game continued as planned.

"Based on the law enforcement investigation we have no reason to believe anyone attending these events will be in any danger," said the district in a social media post.