CPD responded to a threat of violence at Cloquet High School. The threat was unfounded and believed to be a hoax.
A short time ago, the Carlton County Sheriff's Dispatch Center received a call about an active shooter situation at Cloquet High School. The caller gave a room and description of the incident.
CPD, with the assistance of other agencies, responded to the school. School staff placed the school on lockdown.
Upon arrival, officers found no issues and believed the incident was a hoax.
The buildings have been cleared, and extra staff will be at the schools for the remainder of the day.
(According to State resources and information, multiple incidents similar to the one in Cloquet have been reported across the state today.)
Address/Location
Cloquet Police Department
101 14th St
Cloquet, MN 55720
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 218-879-1247
Derek Randall
[email protected]
218-879-1247
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1000 18th St
Cloquet, MN 55720