Suspicious Device Investigated At McClatchy High School In Sacramento
SACRAMENTO (CBS13) - The latest on the suspicious device situation at McClatchy High School on Friday:
1:30 p.m.
The item has been detonated safely.
UPDATE: The item has been rendered safe. School Resource Ofcs will remain on campus. Bomb Unit clearing, investigation remains ongoing.
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) February 17, 2017
1:10 p.m.
A bomb squad from the Sacramento Police Department is getting set to detonate the suspicious device.
Police are warning nearby residents that a loud noise may be heard.
Authorities have not commented on what kind of device was found, or why the device was deemed suspicious.
9:56 a.m.
Police are investigating a suspicious device was found on the McClatchy High School campus.
Sacramento police first reported the incident just after 9:30 a.m. It is unclear what kind of device was found.
Suspicious device located on McClatchy school property. Partial evac being done as precaution. Bomb Unit enroute. pic.twitter.com/DuQKfJKS6W
— Sacramento Police Department (@SacPolice) February 17, 2017
A partial evacuation of the school is underway as a precaution, police say.
Police say a bomb squad is on its way to help with the investigation.
More information to come.