Update 12:20 p.m.
Billings school officials said the lockdown at Bench Elementary has been lifted.
"Everyone is safe and there were no threats in the building," officials said in a Facebook post. "Normal school operations have resumed."
Search warrant was executed without incident and the lock down at Bench Elementary was released. There is no threat to the community. - Sgt Winden https://t.co/bO3P3EOnQZ
— BillingsPD (@BillingsPD) February 3, 2021
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BILLINGS - Billings Public School officials announced Wednesday morning that Bench Elementary had been placed on lockdown.
In a Facebook post, school officials said the lockdown was a precautionary measure "due to a disruption in a nearby neighborhood."
The school was working with the Billings Police Department, the post states, and all staff and students were safe in the building.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
