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.
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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.
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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."