Lockdown Lifted At Village Oaks Elementary School After Police Investigate Gun Threat

UPDATE: The lockdown at Village Oaks Elementary School in Novi has been lifted. After searching the elementary school no gunman was found.

(CBS DETROIT) - Village Oaks Elementary School in Novi is on lockdown as of 1:00 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 11, after receiving threats of violence involving a gun.

Village Oaks Elementary School during a lockdown on Oct. 11. | Credit: Matthew Christopherson

The elementary school went into lockdown after receiving a phone call that included threats of violence to the school.

Police are currently sweeping the elementary school building for a suspected gunman.

Village Oaks Elementary School in Novi | Credit: Matthew Christopherson

No further information is being given right now.

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