Fargo North High School, Washington Elementary Placed on Lockdown

The Fargo Police Department is asking people to avoid the 800 block of 17th Avenue North.

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – Two schools have been placed on lockdown due to a potential threat against Fargo North High School.

The Fargo Police Department issued a warning on their Facebook page, asking people to avoid the 800 block of 17th Avenue North while they handle the situation.

Both Fargo North and Washington Elementary have been put on lockdown, and FPD says both are secure.

UPDATE (2:58 P.M.): The FPD has determined there was no active threat at Fargo North High School. Fargo Public Schools has since lifted the lockdowns at all schools that were placed in lockdown status.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.