Bomb Threat Made at Brown Middle School

ATLANTA, GA -- Brown Middle School in Atlanta's West End was evacuated on Wednesday after a bomb threat was made and a suspicious package was discovered.

Police and other law enforcement agencies are investigating, according to 11 Alive.

Here is a statement from Atlanta Public Schools:

“Atlanta Public Schools can confirm that Brown Middle School received a bomb threat. The school was placed on lockdown while the Atlanta Police and the Department of Homeland Security swept the campus. They found a bag and advised the school administrators to evacuate the building. APD and Homeland Security are currently analyzing the contents of the bag. All students and staff are safe.”

Stay with Patch as more details become available.