'No credible threat' found after lockdown at Brookwood High School, police say
Gwinnett County police outside Brookwood High School on Oct. 26, 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
GWINNETT COUNTY, Ga. - A Gwinnett County high school was on lockdown due to "concern" about a weapon near the campus, according to the school district.
The Gwinnett County Police Department said there was "no credible threat" discovered at the school, and administrators are allowing families to check out students. A spokesperson for Gwinnett County Public Schools said Gwinnett County police were concerned about someone in the surrounding community with a gun or weapon.
SKYFOX flew over the scene and saw several Gwinnett County police unites blocking driveway entrances to the school. Traffic had built up around the school and nearby roads appeared to be closed.
Gwinnett County police outside Brookwood High School on Oct. 26, 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
It's not clear what incident prompted the initial lockdown.
Gwinnett County police outside Brookwood High School on Oct. 26, 2022. (FOX 5 Atlanta)
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