Lockdown lifted at two Hawaii high schools following threatening calls

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - Two Hawaii State Department of Education schools were placed on lockdown Thursday morning after recieving threatening phone calls.

Both lockdowns have been lifted.

Mililani High School went into a lockdown at approximately 8:15 a.m. after consulting with the Honolulu Police Department.

The lockdown was lifted after law enforcement gave the all-clear.

Police will maintain a presence in the area throughout the day.

Konawaena High School on Hawaii Island also initiated a lockdown after recieving a threatening phone call around 8 a.m.

The Hawaii Police Department was notified and responded to the campus but said no suspicious activity was observed.

Officers cleared the school and lifted the lockdown at 9:45 a.m.

Police have launced a terroristic threatening investigation.

School administration is working closely with law enforcement as an investigation is underway.

All students and staff at both campuses are safe.

The Area II Juvenile Aid Section is continuing the investigation, including the identity of the caller. Police ask that anyone with information regarding this incident to please contact Lieutenant Brandon Mansur at (808) 326-4646, ext. 3230.

Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous may call the Crime Stoppers number at (808) 961-8300 and may be eligible for a reward of up to $1,000.