MISSOULA — A possible threat sent Hellgate High School into lockdown around 11 a.m. Friday in Missoula.
Missoula police and University of Montana police responded after a student reported overhearing a perceived threat on campus.
Officers stood at the school entrances, as campus alarms signaled to students and teachers to stay inside.
While authorities reported there were no injuries, students and staff were asked to stay in place as a precaution.
A lockdown was lifted around noon.
Officers were investigating the nature of the threat and speaking with the people involved.
(third report: 12:10 p.m. - June 6, 2025)
A Friday morning lockdown at Hellgate High School has been lifted.
The Missoula Police Department is continuing to investigate a reported threat that was overheard by a student on campus.
While normal operations have resumed at the school, MPD is continuing to investigate "the nature and credibility of the threat," according to a news release.
(second report: 11:40 a.m. - June 6, 2025)
The Missoula Police Department reports that Hellgate High School was locked down after a reported threat was overheard by a student while on campus.
"Out of an abundance of caution, the school was placed on lockdown as officers arrived on scene to assess the situation and ensure the safety of all students and staff," Missoula Police Department spokeswoman Whitney Bennett stated in a news release.
Officers are investigating the nature of the threat and talking to those involved.
Students and staff have been asked to remain in place as a precaution as the investigation continues.
"Our presence at the school is a proactive response as we work to determine the credibility of the information reported," the release states.
(first report: 11:31 a.m. - June 6, 2025)
There is a large police presence in the area of Hellgate High School in Missoula.
A message sent by Missoula County Public Schools states a "perceived threat" has prompted a lockdown. The message further states that "everyone is safe,"
Law enforcement is investigating the threat and emergency services are staged in the parking lot of the old Missoulian building on Higgins.
The Missoula Police Department and the University of Montana Police Department are on the scene investigating.
We have a reporter on the scene and will have additional information as it becomes available.
