UPDATE: No threat found to Fort Cobb tech center after lockdown

UPDATE: School officials have released more information about an early morning scare at the technology center in Fort Cobb.

According to a statement, officials were told shots had been fired near the campus on Thursday morning.

They say they made the decision to immediatly lock down the campus and called authorities.

Law enforcement from surrounding towns, Caddo County Sheriff’s deputies, OHP and Tribal police responded to the scene.

Officers began clearing every building while students and teachers remained locked down in their classes.

School officials say there was not a credible threat to the campus or those who were there and there is no evidence a shot was actually fired.

Once all buildings were cleared, students were released from campus to return home.

The tech center superintendent praised law enforcement for their “quick and decisive” response. He also said staff did an “excellent job” following their training to keep students safe.

FORT COBB, Okla. (KSWO) - An school in Fort Cobb, Oklahoma is reportedly on lockdown.

The student services director at Fort Cobb Votech, otherwise known as Caddo Kiowa Technology Center, confirmed the school was on lockdown around 11 a.m. Thursday. They said all students were safe, but were unable to confirm other details.

Officials with the Caddo County Sheriff’s Office said they were searching the grounds, but had no evidence of an active shooter.

The school is located about an hour north of Lawton in Caddo County.

This is a developing story. You can count on us as we work to find out more.