Crime
False Alarm: No Active Threat reported at Azle Junior High School in Texas
Parents and guardians are urged to avoid the area and follow the instructions of law enforcement officials.
UPDATE: Earlier today, students at Azle Junior High School reported hearing noises that they believed to be gunshots.
As a precautionary measure, the school was immediately placed on lockdown while law enforcement conducted a thorough search of the campus.
After a comprehensive investigation, it was determined that the sounds were most likely related to nearby construction activities. There was no active threat to the school or the students.
The lockdown has been lifted, and normal school operations have resumed. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this incident.
ORIGINAL REPORT:
Azle, TX – A serious incident is unfolding at Azle Junior High School, located at 201 School Street. Authorities have confirmed that an active shooter situation is currently underway.
Local law enforcement agencies are on the scene and have secured the perimeter of the school. Emergency services are also responding to the incident.
Parents and guardians are urged to avoid the area and follow the instructions of law enforcement officials.
As at the time of this report, there has been neither confirmation nor identification of any victims.
No suspects have been identified, and there has been no information immediately released regarding any arrests.
Police ask public to please stay out of the area.
This is a developing story that will be updated when more information is available.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.