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Lubbock Monterey High School lockdown lifted, person located - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal
Monterey High School in Lubbock was placed into lockdown Friday afternoon following reports of a person with a weapon on or near campus.
Lubbock ISD sent a news release to families and media shortly after 1:30 p.m. Confirming the person had been found. The district said it planned to continue with normal school activities after the lockdown ended.
Parents and students near the 50th Street campus saw an increased police presence as the situation wrapped up. The district's statement was brief, and it did not detail where the person was found, what kind of weapon was involved, or whether the individual was a student.
The lack of specifics in the district's release leaves open questions about what exactly happened and who was involved.
Lubbock ISD said it was continuing to coordinate with law enforcement after the lockdown ended, which suggests the investigation was still active when the statement went out.
Common questions
Why was Monterey High School on lockdown today?
- Monterey High School was locked down after reports of a person with a weapon on or near the 50th Street campus. Lubbock ISD lifted the protocol around 1:30 p.m. once the person was located and detained. The district did not specify what type of weapon was involved.
Is Monterey High School safe now?
- Yes, Lubbock ISD confirmed the lockdown was lifted around 1:30 p.m. after the person was found and detained. The district said it planned to continue with normal school activities. No further details about the individual or weapon were provided in the official release.
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