Crime & Courts

Lockdown at Charlotte high school prompted by report of student at bus stop with gun

Several students were detained at Independence High School Wednesday morning after police received reports of a student displaying a gun.

Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police say they were notified the student was displaying a gun at a school bus stop and possibly had another firearm in a book bag.

The school was placed on lockdown while officers inside the school investigated. No weapons were recovered and officers are still on scene investigating, officials said around 8:30 a.m.

“There is no threat to students or faculty at this time,” CMPD tweeted.

This story was originally published January 15, 2020 at 9:03 AM.

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