3:15 P.M. UPDATE

A lockdown at Sparks Middle School has been lifted according to information released by the Washoe County School District.

Risley Elementary School remains in a secured campus status and will be on a controlled release according to the district.

So far the school district hasn't said what prompted the response, aside from police activity in the area.

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ORIGINAL ARTICLE, 2:34 P.M.

Sparks Middle and Risley Elementary schools are currently in a lockdown due to police activity in the area.

The Washoe County School District announced the lockdown at 2:30 p.m. Thursday. 

If you have any information that can help authorities, call or text your anonymous tip to Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.

We're sending a crew to the scene right now to get more details.Â