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Officers accidentally discharge their weapon during a school lockdown search in Orlando

Orlando Police Department Logo of the Orlando Police Department on a patrol car. (Nick Papantonis)

ORLANDO, Fla. — The Orlando Police Department is investigating an incident at Lake Nona Middle School after an officer accidentally discharged a rifle during a search of the campus on Wednesday.

No armed individuals were found on the property, and no injuries were reported, according to OPD.

Officers were called to the campus after receiving a 911 call about a possible armed individual on campus.

All students and staff who remained on campus during the lockdown were reported safe.

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Carl-Max Millionard

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