VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — "Individuals of interest" have been detained by Virginia Beach police at Bayside High School following reports of a potential threat Wednesday afternoon, police said. School officials say they received a report about a student who allegedly had a weapon, prompting police's response to the high school. Police said as of 2:19 p.m., their search of the school is completed with no shots fired and no firearm recovered. There have been no reported injuries. Police said they are working with Virginia Beach schools on a coordinated dismissal. Video from the scene captured by WTKR News 3 reporter John Hood showed more than a half dozen VBPD vehicles by the school, the area roped off, and a crowd forming. Bayside High School is on Haygood Road near Independence Boulevard. Virginia Beach City Public Schools sent the following email to Bayside families at 2:50 p.m.:
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