No active shooter or bomb threat found at Timber Ridge Middle School in Plainfield

Joliet Police Department search continues at this time. There is no indication of an active shooter and there are no reported injuries.

At 1:03 PM, Officers responded to a report of a bomb threat at Timber Ridge Middle School.

Students and staff were immediately evacuated by school personnel.

Officers with K9’s are completing an extensive search of the school and the building is clear.

Officers are currently on the scene at Timber Ridge Middle School (2101 Bronk Road) investigating an unspecified threat to the school.

All students and staff have been evacuated from the school and are safe.

Officers are conducting a systematic search of the premises.

We ask that citizens avoid the area at this time. More information will be released once it becomes available.