LAUSD threat live updates: ‘Preliminary assessment is that it was a hoax’
What we know so far:
- All Los Angeles Unified School District campuses are closed after officials received a ‘credible threat’ of violence involving backpacks and packages left at campuses.
- LAUSD has more than 900 schools and is the nation’s second-largest school district with more than 700,000 students.
- Citing recent events, LAUSD Superintendent Ramon Cortines said he couldn’t take a chance. He has asked police to search all campuses, adult school and early education centers before reopening Wednesday.
- Parents seeking information can call this LAUSD hotline: (213) 241-2064.
- A threat was also made against New York City schools, but the New York Police Department has deemed it non-credible.
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