GARFIELD HEIGHTS, Ohio — A Garfield Heights High School student is in police custody after allegedly bringing a firearm to the school on Wednesday.
According to police, staff at the high school were alerted by another student that the aforementioned student may have been in possession of a gun. The student, who has not yet been identified, was approached by security and then fled the school property.
Because the student's whereabouts were unknown, the high school was placed under lockdown.
Garfield Heights Police responded to the school and located the student suspect a few blocks away. Police did recover a firearm and the student was placed under arrest.
It is unknown at this time what if any charges will be filed against the student.
Following the lockdown, the Garfield Heights School District issued the following statement:
“Garfield Heights City Schools confirms that a student was apprehended off campus, and is now in police custody, who was reportedly in possession of a weapon at Garfield Heights High School earlier in the day. This individual’s conduct is now the subject of a comprehensive investigation currently being conducted by public safety officials and district security staff. During the brief period of time between the report surfacing and the successful apprehension, the building was placed into lockdown, downgraded to shelter-in-place, and then ultimately lifted. Students and staff successfully and safely finished the day in the building, with the presence of local authorities and police officers ensuring everyone’s security.”
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