Washington DC: Schools on lockdown as 191 bomb threat emails spark chaos

Chaos and panic erupted in Washington, DC, on Thursday, as the city grappled with the aftermath of receiving hundreds of bomb threats over email, reported The Mirror.

A total of 191 emails were sent to prominent schools, prompting widespread lockdowns. The Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) acted promptly, opening an inquiry into the threats that were emailed to various schools.

In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), the MPD assured the public that officers were working with DC Public and Charter schools to ensure the safety of students and staff.