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Weapon found on Pebblebrook High School campus
Pebblebrook High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after an altercation and reports of a gun on campus.
COBB COUNTY, Ga. - Pebblebrook High School was briefly placed on lockdown Tuesday after an altercation and reports of a gun on campus, according to the Cobb County School District.
What we know:
A district spokesperson told FOX 5 that the school was secured, and two students were taken into custody.
Police searched for a student, who was apprehended later in the afternoon.
SKYFOX 5 flew over the school and saw officers at the scene. A FOX 5 crew also reported seeing police searching a wooded area near the campus.
What we don't know:
No names of students have been released.
Dig deeper:
The district noted that none of its Vapor Wake Canine Detection dogs were on campus at the time.
The district added the K-9 teams this year, according to its website.
"These teams identify person-worn or concealed-carried explosives and firearms. Through a partnership with Global K9, these highly trained canines and certified handlers will patrol campuses, providing an advanced layer of security to help protect students and staff," the website said.
What they're saying:
Leroy Hutchins has two children at Pebblebrook High School. He's also a member of the Cobb County School Board. He's well aware of the safety measures in place at the school.
"We have implemented a number of safety measures, layers of support to ensure our children are safe, today we saw them being implemented and used," said Hutchins.
He says one of the safety measures that includes the help of students and staff is "If you see something, say something".
"I believe that happened here today, so it helps us to respond quickly, and today was one of those days where response was quick and kids are safe," said Hutchins.
The Source: Information in this article came from a release by Cobb County Schools.