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Lockdowns lifted after report of weapon at Woodland High School

By FOX 5 Atlanta Digital Team
Published 
Updated 5:26PM
Stockbridge
FOX 5 Atlanta

Henry County schools lockdown in response to possible gun threat

Law enforcement says no gun was spotted and students and staff are safe. Woodland High School and two nearby schools were placed on lockdown as a precaution.

HENRY COUNTY, Ga. - A spokesperson for Henry County Schools says three schools that were on lockdown after a report of a student with a weapon have been dismissed. 

JD Hardin, communications director for Henry County Schools, said Woodland High School in Stockbridge was on a "hard lockdown" as law enforcement investigate the possibility of a student with a weapon on campus. Nearby Woodland Middle School and Woodland Elementary School are on "soft lockdowns" as a precaution, Hardin said.

The Henry County Sheriff's Office said no one has been harmed or threatened, but schools remain on lockdown as a precaution. 

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Police in Henry County investigate the report of a student with a weapon on campus at Woodland High School. 

"HCSO responded after several reports started circulating." Sheriff Reginald B. Scandrett said in a statement. "Currently, no one with a gun has been found or spotted inside or outside of Woodland High School. Students and staff are safe, at this time."

Investigators said a photo of someone holding a gun in a restroom was airdropped to several people. Investigators conducted a thorough search of the premises and used K-9, which "hit on articles of suspicion."

"It is imperative to keep all students and staff safe," Scandrett said. "The investigation has gone without incident, but as a precautionary measure Woodland High, Middle and Elementary Schools were placed on lockdown. That lockdown has been lifted with the exception of a slow, methodical and systematic release, in respect to Woodland High School, the initial area of concern. HCSO responded after several reports started circulating. Currently, no one with a gun has been found or spotted inside or outside of Woodland High School. No one has been harmed or threatened. Students and staff are safe, at this time. "

Parents are being instructed to go to the Stockbridge Amphitheater Parking Lot for inquiries. Captain Newton, Officer Kennedy and Deputy Love will be on-site answering questions.

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