UPDATE: Lockdown Lifted at Durfee High School After Alarming Snapchat

UPDATE 12:15pm - The lockdown at B.M.C Durfee has been lifted. The school day resumed as scheduled shortly before noon after a search of the school by law enforcement.

The lockdown was prompted by a social media post that purported to show a possible student holding a gun.

Officials say the school was searched and no weapon was found.

Original Story 11:47am - B.M.C Durfee High School in Fall River is in lockdown status after an alarming post through a popular social media app.

School officials tell WBSM News the school is on lockdown this hour.

Fall River Police and school officials are investigating the alleged threat.

We'll have more information as it becomes available.