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Man Threatens School, Triggering Lockdown | Bristol Virginia News
A 55-year-old man in Washington County, Virginia, was arrested Thursday morning after threatening suicide and violence—specifically naming Wallace Middle School—to coworkers. The incident prompted a brief, soft lockdown at both John S. Battle High School and Wallace Middle School, but no one was ever in danger. Authorities apprehended him without incident at his workplace by 9:18 AM. Schools resumed normal operations after the lockdown was lifted, with police remaining on-site as a precaution. Charges against Matthew Donald Counts have not yet been announced. Listen in comfort:Get a discount…
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