‘False alarm’: 50-plus deputies respond to Deltona High after report of gunfire heard on campus

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — More than 50 deputies searched Deltona High School after deputies said they received a 911 call reporting that gunshots were heard on campus.

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office said the school resource deputy and school guardian were at the school and did not report hearing any gunshots in the area. Deputies are reporting that the call was a “false alarm.”

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Deputies said they have not found any evidence of gunshots being fired.

Deputies said the entire campus is being checked by more than 50 deputies, and an increased deputy presence will continue Tuesday and throughout the week.

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The school district said the school’s lockdown was lifted after the campus was determined to be clear.

Channel 9 has a crew at the school to gather additional details. Stay tuned to Eyewitness News.

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