KNOX COUNTY, Ohio — A school district in Knox County was placed on lockdown as law enforcement agencies investigate a potential threat in the area, according to school and public safety officials.

Leaders at Danville Local Schools announced that all schools in the district are under a Level One Lockdown. Under this designation, no one is permitted to enter or leave school buildings until further notice. District officials emphasized that the decision was made out of an abundance of caution.

School leaders said the lockdown is related to a potential threat within the county, though specific details about the nature of the threat have not been released. Law enforcement agencies have not yet provided additional information, and the situation remains under active investigation.

A heavy police presence was reported at East Knox Local Schools as officers worked to secure the area. The Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Mount Gilead Post confirmed that troopers are assisting the Knox County Sheriff’s Office with traffic control near affected school campuses.

District officials said student and staff safety remains their top priority and that updates will be shared as more information becomes available. Parents and community members were asked to avoid school properties while the lockdown remains in effect.

The situation is ongoing, and authorities continue to assess the potential threat as precautionary measures remain in place.