Chillicothe High School goes into modified lockdown after disruption

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A local high school went into lockdown Friday afternoon.

It happened at around 1:45 p.m. at Chillicothe High School after a call was reported that there was a “fight” outside the school. Police officers and deputies responded to the building as administrators placed classrooms on a modified lockdown.

There was no threat to students, according to officials, and the on-scene school resource officer had the situation contained. Backup law enforcement was called in as a precaution.

“We had an incident between two students and went into a modified lockdown while awaiting the arrival of the police. Our resource officers were on site assisting and all students are safe,” said the district’s superintendent, Debbie Swinehart.

Classes resumed shortly after 2 p.m.