Lockdown lifted at Wekiva High School after report of student with weapon

SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. — Wekiva High School was placed on lockdown for several hours Thursday due to a report of a student with a weapon on campus.

Orange County deputies said a student overheard a conversation between two other students discussing a possible gun inside the school, but after four hours of searching deputies did not find a weapon.

The Orange County Sheriff's Office said a school resource officer on campus responded to a report of a possible student with a firearm just before 7:30 a.m. They did a full sweep of the school to search for weapons as a precaution.

Orange County Public Schools said the lockdown was lifted before noon.

A video shared by a parent appears to show armed deputies inside the school questioning kids with their hands up.

Officials said the student was taken into custody, questioned, and released and the lockdown was lifted.

Stay with wftv.com for updates. 

Below is a transcript of the call parents received: 
"Wekiva High School parents, this is principal Michelle Erickson, calling to inform you that our school has been placed on a LOCKDOWN due to a report of a student with a possible weapon on campus. Law enforcement and District Police have identified the student. All students and staff are safe. Parents, please remember that during a LOCKDOWN no one will be allowed on or off campus. I want to assure you that we take these matters very seriously and please know the safety and security of our students and staff is always a top priority. Disciplinary action will be handed out according to the Code of Student Conduct up to and including expulsion and arrest. Parents, I want to thank you for your continued support and ask that you please assist us in talking to your child about making good choices.  I will be sure to update you once the LOCKDOWN is lifted. If you have any questions please contact the school. Thank you for listening."

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