Sotomayor High School Bomb Threat Prompts Evacuation in San Antonio, Texas

Sonia Sotomayor High School in San Antonio, Texas, was evacuated after a bomb threat was called in on Tuesday, October 27. Northside Independent School District and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that all students and staff were safe.

Authorities identified a person believed to be responsible for the threat. District police conducted a precautionary sweep of the school as the investigation continued.

Students were moved to a secure area on campus while officers searched the buildings. The sheriff’s office announced the incident at 12:40 p.m. local time.

Northside ISD said parents could pick up their children if they wished. Families were advised to follow the sheriff’s office for updates.