Students charged after multiple guns found inside high school, officials say
By Ontaria Woods, Reeves Jackson
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HENRY COUNTY, Georgia (WXIA) — A high school in Henry County was placed on a “hard lockdown,” according to officials.
11Alive obtained an alert from Union Grove High School notifying parents that all students and staff are safe, but that entering and exiting the building had been restricted. Administrators received an anonymous tip about a possible firearm on campus, officials said.
In a statement, the school said that after receiving a report of a weapon on campus, the school was placed on a hard lockdown, and an investigation was launched, which led to “weapons” being found on campus.
School resource officers responded and secured two firearms. Four students were involved in the incident, with two charged on firearms-related offenses. The other two students were released to their parents on separate charges.
The school called the actions a “serious violation” of the code of conduct and urged parents to remind their children that any inappropriate weapons, real or realistic-looking, are “never permitted.”
Officials at Union Grove High said those involved will face consequences from the school and possibly law enforcement.
According to a parent, the lockdown was lifted at 3:00 p.m., and students were dismissed at 3:15 p.m.
No injuries were reported, and the investigation remains ongoing.
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