All-clear declared at Hollywood school that received threat, district says

Hollywood police locked down a high school while investigating a threat made Tuesday morning, authorities said.

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According to emergency radio communications, a call was made saying there was a Hollywood Hills High School student who was armed with two guns. The department did not immediately respond to questions from the Miami Herald.

The call came in shortly before 9 a.m.

Police searched the campus and declared the scene clear shortly before 1 p.m., said Broward County Public Schools spokeswoman Cathleen Brennan, adding students were dismissed early

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“The school’s principal has remained in communication with parents and families throughout the day to keep them updated on the situation,” Brennan said.

Hollywood police released a statement saying the “the campus has been rendered safe, and there are no credible threats at this time.”

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This story will be updated.

This story was originally published September 1, 2026 at 11:40 AM.