Lockdown lifted at McKay High School after gun threat, student in custody.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – McKay High School in Salem underwent a temporary lockdown Friday morning after students reported that someone had made threatening statements and may have been in possession of a gun, according to officials.

Officers responded to the school as the lockdown was put into effect around 10:20 a.m., at which point students were barricaded in their classrooms as police investigated the threat, according to the school.

Police took one student into custody and the lockdown was lifted by 10:50 a.m. Officials say the student did not appear to have a firearm at the time.

I know that when our school is placed in a lockdown, this is concerning for our families, students and staff. Please know that school safety is our most important priority, and we will always take every possible measure to keep everyone safe. I want to commend our students for doing the right thing by immediately reporting their concerns, and for how well our students and staff responded when implementing our safety procedures.

As a reminder, we always work to fully investigate all reports. When there is a concern, a report should always be made. If you or your student ever has safety concerns, you should immediately contact our school office or make reports through SafeOregon or to law enforcement. You can always report a tip through SafeOregon by calling or sending a text to 844-472-3367 anytime. Tips also can be emailed to tip@safeoregon.com or through the SafeOregon app.

No further details about the threat or the suspected student were immediately available.