TWIN FALLS, Idaho — Canyon Ridge High School was briefly placed on lockdown Wednesday after a caller falsely claimed to have a gun on campus, according to a statement from the school.

Around 11:40 a.m., the Twin Falls City Communication Center received a non-emergency call from someone who said he was in a school bathroom with a gun. Officials said the caller spoke with a thick accent and could not provide clear information.

As a precaution, dispatch requested a lockdown at the school while officers responded and worked with administrators to secure the campus. After a thorough search, police confirmed there was no threat.

Idaho News 6 will continue to update this story if more information becomes available.

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