Bomb threat prompts evacuation at Catholic school in Pittsburgh's Hill District
A bomb threat forced a brief evacuation at St. Benedict the Moor School in Pittsburgh’s Hill District on Tuesday, according to police.
Students were evacuated from the Watt Street school to the Calvary Baptist Church on Wylie Avenue after someone called and reported a bomb in the school, said diocesan spokesperson Jennifer Antkowiak.
School officials contacted police while a school public safety officer made sure everyone inside the school was out, Antkowiak said. The school has about 162 students in grades K-8, along with 21 staff members.
The school was deemed safe soon after police arrived, and students were allowed back inside. A message went out to parents, and those who wanted to pick up their children early were allowed to do so, Antkowiak said.
Teachers and staff were remaining at the school until normal dismissal time.
Police are continuing to investigate.
UPDATE: The school has been declared safe and students are cleared to return to the building. https://t.co/9ECfr29HVi
— Pittsburgh Police Zone 2 (@PghZone2) October 12, 2021
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