Thompson Middle School was placed on lockdown after reports of a man with a gun near campus. Police responded and no injuries were reported.
Thompson Middle School was placed on lockdown after reports of a man allegedly seen with a firearm near the school, prompting an immediate response from law enforcement and precautionary safety measures on campus.
Authorities responded to the area shortly after the report was received in order to secure the school environment and investigate the situation.
Early information indicates that students and staff were instructed to remain inside classrooms while exterior doors were locked and movement was restricted across the campus.
Police officers arrived on scene and conducted a search of the surrounding area to determine whether the reported armed individual posed any credible threat to the school community.
At this time, officials have not confirmed any injuries or evidence of an active shooting inside the school. The situation is being treated as a precautionary security response while investigators verify the initial report.
Law enforcement continues to assess the credibility of the information and determine whether a weapon was actually present near the campus.
Parents and the public have been advised to remain calm and await official updates as the investigation continues.
The lockdown remains a precautionary measure, and further information is expected once authorities complete their assessment.