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Nothing suspicious found at Beaverton middle school following threat

Deputies were concerned a possible suspect was already inside the building and planning to do harm.

PORTLAND, Ore. — Stoller Middle School in the Beaverton School District went into lockdown Friday afternoon due to an emailed threat.

The school went into lockdown at 12:20 p.m. Beaverton School District began releasing students at around 4:45 p.m., when a search of the school was completed.

The Washington County Sheriff's Office said an email to administrators threatened violence at the school. Deputies searched the school room by room because of the "contents" of the email. Deputies were concerned a possible suspect was already inside the building and planning to do harm.

Nothing suspicious was found during the search and there were no reports of violence, according to the sheriff's office.

Investigators are working to determine where and who sent the threatening email.

Students are being picked up a by parents at the school. Parents must have a photo ID, the school district said. There was no bus transportation, with the exception of students who receive SPED transportation.

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