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Augusta County: No active shooter at Daikin, plant on lockdown due to threat

Crystal Graham
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Despite social media reports of a shooter, Daikin in Verona did not have an active threat at the plant, according to the Augusta County Sheriff’s Office.

The plant was placed on lockdown by management this morning after an employee allegedly made threats toward the facility.

ACSO responded to 207 Laurel Hill Road this morning at 9:04 a.m. The initial reports were that an employee “made concerning statements” to another employee.

The lockdown was initiated “out of an abundance of caution.”

“Upon further investigation, it was determined that there was no direct threat made towards the company or any employee at Daikin,” the Sheriff’s Office said.

The reports about an active shooter incident “was simply not true.”

“There was never an active shooter nor an active threat at the plant,” Sheriff Donald Smith said in a statement.

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Crystal Graham

Crystal Graham

A 1999 graduate of Virginia Tech, Crystal Graham has worked for 25 years as a reporter and editor for several Virginia publications, written a book, and garnered more than a dozen Virginia Press Association awards for writing and graphic design. She was the co-host of "Viewpoints," a weekly TV news show, and co-host of "Virginia Tonight," a nightly TV news show, both broadcast on PBS. Her work on "Virginia Tonight" earned her a national Telly award for excellence in television. You can reach her at [email protected]