LAKE COUNTY, Fla. — A gun scare on Wednesday caused a lockdown at Lake Minneola High School.
11:44 a.m. update:
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office confirmed the lockdown has been lifted, and the school is safe.
Deputies confirmed that no gun magazines or weapons were found.
Original report:
Lake Minneola High School was placed on a lockdown Wednesday morning over a possible weapon scare.
School officials said the decision was made after a student reported seeing a magazine or gun clip on campus.
School leaders said “no weapon or threats were reported” and everyone at the school is safe.
The lockdown was issued out of an abundance of caution as law enforcement searched the location, officials said.
School leaders said they are also limiting movement on campus as law enforcement conducts its search.
Channel 9 is gathering more information and will provide updates on Eyewitness News.
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