PRESTONSBURG, Ky. (WSAZ) - A juvenile student was taken into custody at Prestonsburg High School today after administration was alerted of a potential threat, according to Floyd County Schools.

The school district said the high school was immediately placed on lockdown while the Prestonsburg Police Department responded to the scene.

After an initial investigation, the lockdown was lifted and all students and staff were found safe, according to the school district.

Prestonsburg Police Department said one juvenile student was taken into custody following the incident.

Police said a weapon was not located on school grounds and no injuries were reported at the high school.

An investigation is still ongoing.

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